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Test Details

Fractional Excretion of Urea (FEUrea)

General Info:

Description:

The Fractional Excretion of Urea (FEUrea) test is conducted to identify the underlying cause of acute kidney injury (AKI). Additionally, the test is employed as a marker for tubular injury, aiding in the differentiation between acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and non-ATN. Healthcare professionals utilize this test within the initial 24 hours of admission for patients with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Serum/Plasma and Urine

Container Type: 

Gold (serum) Green (plasma) and sterile container (Urine)

Volume: 

0.5 for serum/plasma and urine 10ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

2 Days

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