Test Code BLOOD UREA NITROGEN BLOOD UREA NITROGEN
Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
Urease
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
7 days
Stability Room Temp
7 days
Stability Frozen
1 year
CPT Code
84520
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
BUN