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Lab Test Dictionary

Urea Nitrogen


Synonyms

Urea Nitrogen, Urine, Timed

Specimen Type

Urine, Timed Collection

Performing Lab

RCHSD Chemistry


Epic ID

LAB449

Lab Test Days

As received

Standard TAT

3 hrs

Stat TAT

1 hr


Collection Information

Specimen Required

24 hr or timed urine collection

Container Type

24-Hour Urine Container

Collection Instructions

Note duration of collection on req & specimen label


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Test Volume Required

1.0 ml aliquot of timed specimen

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 ml aliquot of timed specimen

Processing Instructions

Have Med Tech measure total volume Centrifuge & aliquot supernatant Write "URINE" on specimen label


Revised

01-11-06