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Urea - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic UREA
UREA2 - post-dialysis
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics
Specimen Handling
Additional Information Urea can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLUREA)
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s) BUN
Reference Interval

Age

Male

Female

Units

1-365 days

1.5-7.0

1.5-7.0

mmol/L

1-14 years

2.0-7.0

2.0-7.0

mmol/L

15-54 years

3.0-7.5

2.0-7.0

mmol/L

55-150 years

3.0-9.0

2.5-8.5

mmol/L


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