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Renal Function Panel
Components
| Name | Method | Department | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renal Function Panel |
Various assays |
Core Lab, Chemistry, Routine |
Battery Members
Albumin, Electrolytes, BUN, Calcium, Creatinine, Glucose, Phosphorous
Specimen Requirements
Plasma Spun, Serum Spun
| Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
|---|---|---|
PreferredGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGold tube, (SST) with Gel |
3.5 mL | 3.5 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), No Gel |
Micro sample tube | 1 mL |
AlternateRed tube, (no anticoagulant), No Gel |
3 mL | 3 mL |
AlternateGreen tube (Lithium heparin), with Gel |
Micro sample tube | 0.3 mL |
Stability
Refrigerated - 3 day(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Centrifuge within 1 hour, separate supernatant and refrigerate
Comments
Measurement of glucose in this panel limits whole blood stability to 1hr. Transport to the Laboratory immediately after collection. Or, collect glucose in gray-top EDTA/fluoride collection tube and OTHER testing in green, red or gold-top tube.
CPT Code
- 80069