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HelpTest Code BUN BLOOD UREA NITROGEN
EPIC Test ID
1230100046
Test Synonyms
BUN
Collection Requirements
Collect light green top (lithium heparin) for inpatients. Collect yellow/red top SST for outpatients. Spin and separate within 4 hours of collection
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Ambient 1 day, refrigerated 5 days, Frozen 6 months Medical Oncology For tests performed at UHS Medical Oncology, refer to the handbook for specimen stability
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
UHS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY HEME/CHEM: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
UHS Medical Oncology Heme/Chem
CPT Code
84520
Loinc
3094-0
EAP
LAB140