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Test ID BLOD0001 BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen)

Specimen Type/Requirements

Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

 

Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia. 

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     0.5 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.25 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     7 days     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year at - 20 C  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Urease

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Bismarck

CPT

84520