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Tests:Urea and electrolytes /
| Synonym(s)
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UE
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| Specimen
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4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top)
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| Paediatric Specimen
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0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top
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| Add-on conditions
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8 hours @ 4°C
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| Test Availability
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Mon - Sun, 24 hours
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| Turnaround Time
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Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
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| Where analysed
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Hastings
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| Department
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Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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| Registration Code
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PUE
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| Deletion Code
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N/A
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| Useful Information
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Add PCRN on in-patient requests
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| Measurement Uncertainty
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Available upon request
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