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Urea & Electrolytes - Serum

Alternate Names
CUE, U&E, UE, UEC, EUC, Renal Function Test
Ordering Information

This panel comprises of the following:

Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen
Blood
Container
Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
None
Notes

Delay of > 4 - 6 hours after venesection, refrigeration, or haemolysis can produce spuriously raised Potassium levels

Frequency
Daily
Reference Interval

Refer to individual tests for reference intervals

Test Code
UE
Container ID
S, SP, LH, LHP
Opt. Container
Lithium Heparin
Storage Instructions
Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions
Transport at 4°C