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CREATININE AND UREA NITROGEN, 24HR URINE

Test Code
CR/UN


Alias/See Also
CRUN


CPT Codes
82570; 84540

Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine Container without preservative
(aliquot or transfer urine into a transfer tube and note the total volume)


Instructions
  • Mix the specimen well and measure the 24-Hour volume (RECORD THE TOTAL VOLUME)
  • Pour off 20 mL of urine into a separate plastic screw-cap container
  • Refrigerate if not tested immediately


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 4 days


Methodology
Enzymatic Rate

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun


Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.


Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab  
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Additional Information
24 Hour Urine Collection

Last Updated: July 5, 2023


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