Urea (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UURE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0204

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

2 days at 15-25°C, 7 days at 2-8°C, 1 month at -20°C

Synonyms

Urine Urea

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container

Additional Specimen Information

Collect 24hr Urine (Preferred).

Last updated: 22/07/2026