Test Code LAB140 Urea Nitrogen, Blood
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL Lithium Heparin plasma; only PST acceptable.
Specimen Stability
7 days at 20-25° C
7 days at 2-8° C
1 year at -20° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
7 – 22 mg/dL
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
urease with glutamate dehydrogenase
CPT Code
84520