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| Investigation | Urea & Electrolytes | | Indications | Routine test used to assess kidney function and to determine any imbalance of electrolytes, usually sodium and/or potassium. | | Specimen Type | Ochre/Yellow top | | Request Form | Blood Sciences or Electronic | | Volume | Fill to line | | Delivery Time | Ideally 4h from collection. (Greater than 12h will be analysed but no potassium result reported). | | Storage Temp / Special conditions | Do not refrigerate. Ideally only stable at room temperature for 4 hours | | Turn around time for final test | From lab receipt of sample: urgent 1hr and routine 24h (inpatients 2h) | | Related tests | None | | HOW TO guides | None | | Information leaflets | None | | Publications | None | | Guidelines | None |
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