POST DIALYSIS BUN

Test Code
POSTBUN


CPT Codes
84520

Includes
POST DIALYSIS BUN UREA REDUCTION RATIO


Preferred Specimen
SERUM


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
COLLECT SPECIMEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETION OF DIALYSIS.


Transport Container
GOLD TOP TUBE


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
8 Hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross Hemolysis


Methodology
See each individual test

Reference Range
Test: POST DIALYSIS BUN Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <5 Days: Normal Range: 7-18 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=5 Days - <12 Years: Normal Range: 5-18 mg/dL Critical Low : <=0 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=12 Years - <60 Years: Normal Range: 7-18 mg/dL Critical Low : <=0 mg/dL Male/Female Ages >=60 Years: Normal Range: 8-21 mg/dL Critical Low : <=0 mg/dL Test: UREA REDUCTION RATIO See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
Used for measuring BUN post dialysis




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