24 Hrs. Urinary Urea
₹200.00
Urinary urea reflects the amount of protein destruction.
SPECIMEN: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour urine. Do not use preservatives. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Refrigerate during and after collection. Record 24-hour volume on container and test request form.
STABILITY: Room: 2 hrs; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 4 weeks
REPORT: Daily
USAGE: Urea is the end product of protein metabolism. Urinary urea reflects the amount of protein destruction. In severely ill patients it is useful in assessing the necessary protein replenishment.
Category: Biochemistry