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Epic Test Code LAB9918 BUN (NovaBio) 

Important Note

LAB ORDER ONLY - BUN Prime Plus 

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lithium Heparin Tube 

Blood Tube Draw Volume

Min 50% draw volume  

Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing

2.0 mL Whole Blood

Transportation Needs

Do not centrifuge.
Deliver within 30 minutes after collection at RT.
Stable 24 hours at RT.

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes,
Clotted or Centrifuged
Specimen > 24 hours at room temperature
All other tubes or anticoagulant other than Lithium heparin whole blood

Reference Values

Component  Reference Rage 
BUN 7-17 mg/dL

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

Yes

Methodology

NovaBio Medical Prime Plus 

CPT Code

84520

Last Updated

8-JUN-23 MS