Testing Laboratories
Waitematā | Northshore HospitalWaitematā | Waitakere Hospital
Department
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UURE, UR24
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0204
Laboratory Handling
Registration
Register additional code UR24 for 24 hour collects
Sample Stability
24 hours
Synonyms
Urinary urea
Turnaround Time
2 hours
Specimen Type
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- 24hr Urine Container
- Specimen Container
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
- Specimen Container
Pre-testing Requirements
24 hr urine collection: must be refrigerated for the whole duration of collection
Last updated: 18/06/2026