UREA

BIOLABO REAGENTS

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Colorimetric Method

MA!UFACTURERI
BIOLABO SA"

Reagent for quantitative determination of urea

in human serum and plasma, or urines.

02160, Malzv, France

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REAGEI'ITS PREPARATION
More than 90% of urea is excreted throuqh the kidneys in u.ines.
Measurement of the plasma or Serum urea concentration is widely
reqarded as a test of renal function. However, a number of nonrenal

tfE circulating urea concentration: Urea

increased level occurs when proteins cataboiism is accelerated, burns,

faators atso influence

stress, myocardial infilction... lJrea is de.reased. in acute liver

destruction and is accompagnied with increased ammonium level
Urea level]s qenerally studied in conjunction with creatinine level
ratio) to refine post-renal or pre-renal diagnosis

(urea/creatinine

Add contents of vial R2 (Urease) into vial R1 (Salicylate). I.4ix gently by

inversion.

Alkaline (vial R3l:

Procedure

n1 and nZ (man!al): Dilute (1 + 3) with demineralised

water
Procedure n3 (manual or automatic): Ready to use

stslgA4Ljyiil&U I transferthe

requested quantity, recap and store at

2-8t]PRINCIPLE

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Enzymatic and colorimetric method based on the specific action of

urease which hydrolyses urea ih ammonium ions and carbon dioxide
Ammonium ions then fom with chloride and salicylate a blue-green
complexe. This coloration, proportional to urea concentration in the

STABILITY AND STORAGE

StoE at 2-8f, well Ecap in thelriginal Yialand asayfrcm light'

Unopened, reagents are stable until expiry date stated on the label
when stored and used as described:in the insert.
Once reconstituted, working reagent (R1+R2) is stable fq tr msFth
when frce from contaminaiion.
. Once opened, Base (vial R3) diluted % is stable for 3 months when
free from contamination.
. once opened, the contents of vial R4 is stable for at least3 months
when free hom contamination.
Discard any reagent lf cloudy or if absorbance of blank against water

speclmen, is measured at 600 nm.

REAGEI{TS

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at 600 nm > 0.100.

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Urease

Don't use worldng reagent or diluted contents of vial R3 after expiry

date stated on the label ofthe kit.

BASE
SPECIMEN COLLECTION AilD HAilDLING (2)
llnhemolvsed serum or heoarinised olasma. Avoid fluoride or

7 mmoul
62 mmol/L

hypochlo.ite
hydroxide

Sodium
AfoE dildon

r Xi, R36/S, ldhtiry b yE and slln

! Awld .ontact rib skin and eves. Afrer .otrd rfr sBq tu
Imm.didly wth pbnry oI wei ft.r .oila.t with eFs, dnse immdadv ff
wat .and seek mdi.lr advi.e

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urea 40 mg/dl (6.66 mmoul)

ammonium as antlcoagulant which interfere with the assay

Urea is stable in serum or plasma for :
. 24 h at room temperature.
. several days at 2.8t.
. at least 2-3 months freezed.
24!!!!g: diluted (1+19) with demineraiised water before assay
Urea is stable in urines for :

4 days at

2-8t.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Add antibacterial agent as Thymol to improve the stability.

BIOLABO reagents are designated for professional, in vibo diagnostic

u5e,
. Vedty ihe integrity of the contents before use
Use adequate protections (overall, gloves, glasses)

F{TERFERENCES

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Do not pipete by mouth.

ln case of contact with skin or eyes, thoroughly wash afiected areas
wirh plenty of water and seek medi(al advtce.
Reagents contain sodium azide (concentration < 0.Iolo) which may

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when disposing.
lt4aterial Safety Data Sheet is available upon request.
Waste disposal I Respect legislation in force in the country'

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with copper and lead plumbing. Flush with plenty of water

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No interference of assayed substances (ascorbic acid,

bilirubin,

hemoglobin. triglycendes) with the test.

For a more comprehensive review of fact6E affecting this assay refer
to the publication of Young D.S.

MATERIAL REQUIRED BUT I{OT PROVIDED

l.Basic medical analysis laboratory equipment.
2.Nomal and patholoqical control sera

handled as potentially infectious, in

accoriance with good laboratory practices using appropriate

All

specimens should

be

precautions. Respect legislation in force in the country'

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