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HelpTest Code LAB13079 Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) - Body Fluid
Department
CHEMISTRY
Collection Requirements
Specimen Source Required.
Primary Collection Container
Sterile Container
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and refrigerate.
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: >7 days
Minimum Testing Volume
1.0 mL
Reference Range
No Reference Ranges have been established.
Methodology
Roche c503 Kinetic test with urease and glutamate dehydrogenase
Performed
Monday – Sunday
Reported
As completed
CPT Codes
84520
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen stored at room temperature.
Gross Hemolysis.
Highly Viscous Fluid.
Additional Information
Testing for this specimen type has not been validated or FDA approved for this analyte.The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.