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Details : NRMeth 53 - DGKC reference method for urea

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberNRMeth 53
Analyte Nameurea
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS57-13-6
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh, or frozen human urine
NameDGKC reference method for urea
Organization that developed Validated MethodGerman Society of Clinical Chemistry (DGKC)
Measurement Techniques UsedID/GC/MS
Comments 1trimethylsilyl derative
Comments 2Calibrate with SRM 912a, high purity urea
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (1)0.5
To (1)1.5
Unit (1)%
Level of Confidence (%)95%
Peer Reviewed PublicationKessler et al., Clin. Chem., 1999, 45, 1523-1529
Review Team Namemetabolites and substrates
Analyte Category NameMetabolites and substrates
Measurement principle/techniqueIsotope dilution mass spectrometry