Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for U&E
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
20th August 2024	Optional Container Type		SST

Alternative Names:

UE
Urea & Electrolytes

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

0.6 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Daily

Additional Notes:

Reference Intervals (Adults):

Na: 135-143 mmol/L

K: 3.5-5.0 mmol/L

Cl: 99-107 mmol/L

Bicarb: 20-32 mmol/L

Urea: Male 4.0-9.0 mmol/L Female 3.0-8.0 mmol/L

Creatinine: Male 60-105 umol/L Female 45-80 umol/L

Test performed on Abbott Alinity