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Test Code LAB449 Urine Urea Nitrogen, 24 Hour

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

Assessment of renal failure (prerenal vs acute kidney injury).

Collect

Urine

Collection Device

24 Hour Collection Jug Free of Preservatives

Specimen Volume

5 mL

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 2 Hours
Refrigerated 3 days

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated

Minimum Requirements

1 mL

Methodology

Enzymatic 

Start Date

5/6/2020

Last Review Date

7/12/25 ES

Collection Instructions

See Collection Instructions - 24 Hour Urine.

24 hour urine collection, keep refrigerated during collection period.

Specimen Preparation

Tech will enter 24 hour urine volume.

Invert well before taking aliquot.