Synonyms
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB140
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
4 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Red top tube also acceptable
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
Comments
NOTE: For small infants 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.
CPT Codes
84520