Urea & Electrolytes (Urine - Spot/Random) Test | Austin Pathology

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Urea & Electrolytes (Urine - Spot/Random)

Alternate Names	UE, UEC
Test Code	UNA, UK, UCL, UUR, UCR
Testing Laboratory	Biochemistry
Specimen Type	Urine - Spot/Random
Container Type	70 mL Sterile Container (Yellow Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	If urine "U+Es" is requested, the following tests will be performed: Urine Sodium Urine Potassium Urine Chloride Urine Urea Urine Creatinine
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Daily
Min Test Volume	10mL
Add On Test Suitability	This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID	CB, CBS, POT
CSR Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions If the request is for Urine U+E's/ Urine Electrolytes, please code: UNA: Urine Sodium UK: Urine Potassium UCL: Urine Chloride UUR: Urine Urea UCR: Urine Creatinine
Laboratory Instructions	None
Accredited Test	Yes

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