Urea, Random Urine

Alternative Names/Synonyms
Laboratory	Core Laboratory & Transfusion Medicine
Sub-section	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Urine
Test Code	UREAR

Clinical Significance (If applicable)

Evaluating renal function.

Specimen Requirements (Sample Type)

Urine

Specimen Requirements (Volume (mL))

5 mL

Specimen Requirements (Tube Type)

Sterile Urine Container
Clear Top Urine Tube
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Collection Requirements

Collection Instructions

Sample Stability

Room Temperature: 2 days

Fridge: 7 days @ 2-8°C

Freezer: 1 month @ -20°C

Cause for Rejection

Specimen Acceptability and Transport Guidance

Instrument, Methodology

Roche cobas c 702, enzymatic

Test Availability

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

STAT Turnaround Time

1 hour

Routine Turnaround Time

3 hours

Reference Ranges

None

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4688

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