UREA NITROGEN, 24-HOUR URINE
Urea is the end product of protein metabolism. Urinary urea nitrogen reflects the amount of protein destruction. In severely ill patients it is useful in assessing the necessary protein replenishment |
![]() Pre-test Information : 24 hour urine. Collected without preservatives. Refrigerate sample during and after collection |
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![]() Report Delivery : Daily |
UREA NITROGEN, 24-HOUR URINE
Test Code | U-02 |
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Test Description | **UREA NITROGEN, 24-HOUR URINE |
Clinical Category | KIDNEY DISORDERS |
Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour urine |
Method/Technology | Spectrophotometry |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | DAILY |