BUN
Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2025
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
84520 - BUN (EAP 30010820)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Urease, UV
Reference Ranges:
9.0 - 23.0
mg/dL