Test Code LAB19 Renal Function Panel
Additional Codes
Renal
Includes:
Albumin, Anion Gap, Calcium, Chloride, CO2, Creatinine, eGFR, Glucose, Potassium, Sodium, Phosphorus, Urea Nitrogen
Collection:
Specimen: Blood
Preferred: Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep
Acceptable: SST or Red Top
Specimen Volume: 5 mL; Minimum 1.5 mL
Pediatric Collection:
One Lt Green w/ Gel - Li Hep, SST, or Red Top microtainer filled to 600 uL.
Stability:
Once serum/plasma is separated from cells:
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turnaround Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT
Performing Laboratory Section:
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY
Reference Interval:
For testing performed at UMC Main and Keith Summey Medical Pavilion Laboratories:
For testing performed at North Area Medical Pavilion Laboratory:
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