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Performing Laboratory
Helen Keller Hospital
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anion Gap Calculation | Creatinine |
| Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) | Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) (Calculated) |
| BUN/Creatinine Ratio | Glucose, Non-Fasting |
| Calcium, Total | Potassium |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Sodium |
| Chloride | |
Specimen Container:
Green Lithium Heparin Tube
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium heparin (light
green-top)
Acceptable: Serum Gel
Draw blood, spin down and send 1 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL)
of
plasma or serum.
Specimen Stability Information
|
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
| Serum | RT, Spun |
8 hours |
| Refrig.,Spun |
72 hours |
Reference Intervals:
See individual tests listings
Day(s) Test Set Up:
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding:
80048