Specimen: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 2 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 1 week

Stability (Frozen): 4 weeks

Method: Urease UV

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 5 hrs

Usage: Urea is the end product of protein metabolism. It reflects on the functioning of the kidney in the body. Elevated levels are seen in pre-renal azotemia, renal disease, post-renal disease and reduced glomerular perfusion due to shock, dehydration, diarrhea etc. Decreased levels are seen in malnutrition, overhydration, liver disease etc.

Specialty: Nephrologist, Physician

Disease: Disorders of Kidney

Components:

Courier Charges:

Home Collection: Available

Department:

Pre-test Information: No special preparation required.