The U&E profile includes sodium, potassium, urea and creatinine. These tests are used to evaluate renal function.
Tube
01 (SE) – Serum Gel
ID
Tests&Tubes0132
Additional information
Turn around
A&E: 1 hour
Day Case: 6 Hours
In-Patient: 6 Hours
Out-Patient: 24 Hours
GP: 24 Hours
Send to
Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: l[email protected].
Collection Con
Intensive care units, renal unit, transplant unit, patients on IV heparin use lithium-heparin (Green with Yellow ring) tube. Minimum volume: 500µl serum / plasma
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing – No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood
Ref. Range Notes
Units
See Individual tests