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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Urine cup
Volume: 100.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 30.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect mid-stream urine in preservative-free urine container.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 7 days |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Methodology
Enzymatic Assay
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Reference Interval
Reference interval not available for this test.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Assessment of renal function.
Service Code
31148
Update
Last updated 13/03/2025
Laboratory Code
LAB3040145
LOINC Code Information
14938-5
Alias
BUN