Test Code BLOOD UREA NITROGEN BLOOD UREA NITROGEN
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Enzyme Reaction Rate
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold top )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
48 hours (off cells)
Stability Room Temp
24 hours
Stability Frozen
2-3 months
CPT Code
84520
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
BUN