Test Code Billings Clinic: 4352 Urea Nitrogen, Random, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Billings Clinic Laboratory: Chemistry
Useful For
Assessment of renal failure (prerenal vs acute kidney injury)
Methodology
Urease with GLHD / Bichromatic Rate
Specimen Requirements
- 10 mL from a random urine collection in a urine container.
- Send specimen refrigerated.
Storage/Stability
Type | Temperature | Time |
Urine | Refrigerated (if presesrved with Thymol) | 4 days |
Reject Due To
- Specimen received at room temperature
- Specimen received frozen
Reference Values
No established normal range
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84540 - Urea nitrogen, urine
LOINC Code Information
Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
Urea Nitrogen, Random, Urine | 3095-7 |