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HelpTest Code BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
ColorimetricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Rejection: Any hemolysis
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
Males: 9-21 mg/dLFemales: 7-18 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): >80 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours