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UREA NITROGEN, RANDOM URINE

Test Code
RUUN


CPT Codes
84540

Transport Container
URINE, RANDOM/SPOT COLLECTION


Methodology
Siemens Advia 1800

Clinical Significance
The BUN test is primarily used, along with the creatinine test, to evaluate kidney function in a wide range of circumstances, to help diagnose kidney disease, and to monitor patients with acute or chronic kidney dysfunction or failure. It also may be used to evaluate a persons general health status when ordered as part of a basic metabolic panel (BMP) or comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP).




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.