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Urea, serum

Test Code:

BC0331

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

< 15th day: 1.0-8.2 mmol/L
15th day - 11th month: 1.2-6.0 mmol/L
1st year - 9th year: 3.2-7.9 mmol/L
10th year - 18th year: 2.6-6.8 mmol/L (Female)
10th year - 18th year: 2.6-7.5 mmol/L (Male)
> 18th year: 2.4-7.0 mmol/L

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Urea, serum BC0331
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