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Test Code LAB19 RENAL FUNCTION PANEL

Additional Codes

Internal: 10065

External: RENAL
Beaker: LAB19

PERFORMED AT

SBH LABORATORY
SRH LABORATORY
SMH LABORATORY
SPH LABORATORY
HDH LABORATORY

Specimen Requirements

Container Type: Lithium Heparin (Green Top) or Serum Separator (Gold Top)
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Preferred Volume: 2 mL
Emergency Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Processing: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 30 minutes of collection by centrifugation. Aliquot serum or plasma into a separate tube if parent tube does not have a gel barrier. Keep upright and do not remove stopper if possible.  Handle anaerobically at all times to minimize exposure to air during collection, transport and storage. Store and transport refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: EDTA Plasma, Hemolyzed specimens

 

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 8 hours
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen (-20 øC) Unacceptable

 

Method

Colorimetric, Enzymatic, ISE

Synonyms

Kidney Function Panel; Renal Panel

CPT Codes

80069

Department

Chemistry

Test Schedule

Daily & STAT

Test Includes

Electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose, Calcium, Albumin, Phosphorus.

Reference Lab

SCHS

Remarks

Hemolysis will cause elevated potassium values, prolonged contact with the cell clot may cause elevated phosphorus values and decreased glucose.