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Epic EAP: LAB2199
Epic Description: UREA NITROGEN, BODY FLUID (REFERENCE LAB)
Synonym
BUN, Fluid
Body Fluid Urea Nitrogen
Specimen Type
Body Fluid
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
1.0 mL | 0.2 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube.
Transport refrigerated on ice packs. Store refrigerated if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Body Fluid
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.2 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 20183
Assay Frequency
Sunday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge and separate to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 ml of body fluid to a plastic transport tube. Indicate type of body fluid on tube. Store refrigerated if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84520