Test Code UREFL Urea, Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Specimen Source: Ascites Fluid
PD Fluid, 0hr
PD Fluid, 24hr
PD Fluid, 2hr
PD Fluid, 4hr
PD Fluid, Overnight
Pericardial Fluid
Peritoneal Dialysate (PD Fluid)
Peritoneal Fluid
Pleural Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0mL
Collection Instructions: For NUHS use only. Samples must be sent to the Laboratory immediately.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type: | Body Fluid |
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Ambient: | Send sample to the laboratory immediately. |
Refrigerate: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Frozen: | Storage of fluid is not recommended |
Reference Interval
The reference intervals and other method performance specifications have not been established for this fluid. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Urease
Service Code
31116
Update
Last updated 29/08/2023
Updated on Specimen requirements
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | NA |
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Icterus | NA |
Lipaemic | NA |
Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Detecting specific organ involvement or injury that caused the fluid formation.