UREA CLEARANCE, 24 HOUR

Message

Requires SERUM and URINE to be submitted

Test Code

UCL

CPT Codes
84545

Preferred Specimen

2 containers:
1 Gold tube (gel separator)

AND
24 Hour Urine Container without preservative

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 5 days

Methodology
Colorimetric

Setup Schedule

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: May 16, 2023

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