Test Code LAB140 Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 84520

This test is also included in Basic Metabolic Panel (LAB15); Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (LAB17) and Renal Function Panel (LAB19).

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.

2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.

2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

0-59 years: 8-20 mg/dL

≥60 years: 8-23 mg/dL

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