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Urea & Electrolytes - Serum
Alternate Names
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CUE, U&E, UE, UEC, EUC, Renal Function Test |
Ordering Information
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This panel comprises of the following:
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Laboratory
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Biochemistry |
Specimen
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Blood |
Container
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Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert) |
Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
Notes
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Delay of > 4 - 6 hours after venesection, refrigeration, or haemolysis can produce spuriously raised Potassium levels |
Frequency
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Daily |
Reference Interval
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Refer to individual tests for reference intervals |
These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference
Test Code
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UE |
Container ID
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S, SP, LH, LHP |
Opt. Container
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Lithium Heparin |
Storage Instructions
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Store at 4°C |
Transport Instructions
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Transport at 4°C |