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BLOOD UREA NITROGEN, SERUM
Test CodeBUN
CPT Codes
84520
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type.
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 3 days; 15-30°C up to 24 hours; Frozen up to 3 months
Methodology
Urease, UV
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Reference Range
7 - 25 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Used in the diagnosis of certain renal and metabolic diseases; most widely used test for the evaluation of kidney function.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023