Urea Nitrogen, Serum
Test Code
BUN
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 100 mcL serum
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Frozen. Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at room temperature
24 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C
>24 hours frozen at -20°C
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Urease Enzymatic
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Urease Enzymatic (Urea Nitrogen, Serum);BUNX
Reference Interval
| Urea Nitrogen, Serum | 
			 Human  | 
		|
| 
			 Male  | 
			Female | |
| 
			 mg/dL  | 
		||
| 
			 Newborn - 5 years  | 
			
			 5-27  | 
			
			 5-27  | 
		
| 
			 6 years - 15 years  | 
			
			 7-22  | 
			
			 7-22  | 
		
| 
			 16+ years  | 
			
			 8-22  | 
			
			 8-22  | 
		
CPT Code
84520