Urea (Urine)

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Testing Laboratories

Waitematā | Northshore Hospital
Waitematā | Waitakere Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UURE

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0204

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Urinary urea

Turnaround Time

2 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Specimen Container
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 19/12/2025