Blood Urea Nitrogen, Fluid

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2185
  • Soft Test Code:
  • FBUN
Alternate Names
  • BUN, Fluid
  • Fluid Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Fluid BUN

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Test Notes

If multiple fluid tests are being requested please specify order of importance


Required Forms & Information

Order must include the site and/or source of collection


Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Fluid in Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Fluid*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Transport and Storage:
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

Reference Range Not Established


Test Comments:

This assay was performed on the Roche Cobas instrument. This test was performed using a kit approved by the FDA for blood. Body fluids are not a sample type specified by the manufacturer.


Methodology:
  • Photometric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01424520


CPT Coding

84520