Biochemistry

Preferred Sample Type

Urea (Urine)

Suitable Specimen Types

Plain Spot Urine 24 Hour Urine Plain

Urea (Urine)

Specimen Volume

Random or 24 hour collection

Turnaround Time

1 Day

Sample Processing In Laboratory

Usual

Sample Stability

4 ºC

General Information

Catabolism of proteins and amino acids results in the formation of urea, which is predominantly cleared from the body by the kidneys.

Measurement of urinary urea may be used as a measure of protein breakdown in the body. Low levels usually indicate malnutrition or renal dysfunction with high levels indicating excess protein intake or an increase in protein catabolism.

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

Urine urea can be analysed on a 24h urine or a random urine

Reference Range

428- 714 mmol/24h

 

Source of Reference Range

Abbott Diagnostics

Specifications

  • EQA Status: NEQAS
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

Creation Date

Monday, 08 August 2011

Modification Date

Monday, 10 February 2020

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University Hospitals Birmingham medical laboratories at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the ISO 15189:2012 standard. For a list of accredited tests and other information please visit the UKAS website using the following link: https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/

  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
  • Biochemistry is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8910
  • Haematology and Transfusion is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8784
  • Clinical Microbiology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8760
  • Cellular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 10141
  • Musculoskeletal laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 9897
  • Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital pathology laboratories are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8217.

Tests not appearing on the UKAS Schedule of Accreditation currently remain outside of our scope of accreditation. However, these tests have been validated to the same high standard as accredited tests and are performed by the same trained and competent staff.

For further test information, please visit the test database: http://qehbpathology.uk/test-database

For further information contact Louise Fallon, Quality Manager, 0121 371 5962