Urea Clearance

Testing Laboratories

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

URCL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0228

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

48 hours

Associated Tests

• Urea (Urine)
• Urea (Blood)

Synonyms

Clearance - Urea

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Plain (Red Top)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Both urine and plasma/serum required for this test

Contact Information