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Urea Nitrogen Clearance

Order Code
002329
CPT
84545
Test Details
Synonyms

BUN Clearance Test

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (urease)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Estimates kidney function based on urea excretion.

Specimen Type

Serum and 24 hour urine

Volume

1 mL serum and 10 mL urine aliquot

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or transport tube and plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
002329
CPT
84545
Test Details
Synonyms

BUN Clearance Test

TAT

5 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (urease)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Estimates kidney function based on urea excretion.

Specimen Type

Serum and 24 hour urine

Volume

1 mL serum and 10 mL urine aliquot

Specimen Container

Gel-barrier tube or transport tube and plastic urine container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days