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 |