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Test Code BFUREA UREA NITROGEN, BODY FLUID (BUN)

Important Note

  1. This test does not include culture. Order BFLGS “Culture, Body Fluid, with Gram Stain” if a culture or Gram stain are desired.
  2. If you anticipate the need for Cell Count with Differential, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Crystals or Cytology please include 3 mL of body fluid in a Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
  • Cell Count with Differential will not be performed on a clotted specimen

Methodology

This test should be ordered for any body fluid except:

  1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or
  2.  Urine

Specimen Requirements

Do not transport in pneumatic tube system (body fluids are irretrievable specimens).

 

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or any sterile container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL (minimum volume: 1 mL) of body fluid

Collection Instructions:

  1. Hand deliver to laboratory promptly. (Do not send in pneumatic tube system).

Note: Specimen source and specific tests requested are required.

 

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Performing Laboratory

Logan Health Medical Center Laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84520-UREA NITROGEN

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient