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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

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

 

Specimen should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 2 hours of collection. 
 
Test may be affected by gross hemolysis, gross icterus and gross lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature      7 days     
 Refrigerated     7 days     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     1 year     

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Enzymatic (Urease)

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji, Rapid City

CPT

84520