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Dallas
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TX
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General Information
Alias: BUN
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2 hrs.
CPT Codes: 84520
Performed By: Chemistry
Clinical Utility: The determination of serum BUN currently is the most widely used screening test for the evaluation of kidney function. The test is frequently requested along with the serum creatinine test since simultaneous determination of these two compounds appears to aid in the differential diagnosis of prerenal, renal and postrenal hyperuremia.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
BUN |
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0 - 1 |
4 |
19 |
mg/dL |
BUN |
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|
1 - 18 |
5 |
18 |
mg/dL |
BUN |
|
|
18 - 150 |
6 |
23 |
mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL-IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel |
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