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Test Code RFP Renal Function Panel, Panel

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Middletown Campus
  • Helen Graham Cancer Center
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

Profile Information:
Albumin Glucose
Anion Gap Phosphorus, Inorganic
Calcium, Total Potassium
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sodium
Chloride Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Serum
Creatinine    

 

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Preferred: 4.5 mL Lithium Heparin (Mint Green top PST Gel) tube

Acceptable: 5.0 mL SST (Gold top) tube or 6.0 mL Serum (Red top) tube

Specimen:  Full tube
Collection Instructions:  Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere. For pediatrics, draw blood in 2, 0.5-mL green-top MICROTAINERS®.
Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Reference Values

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Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  8 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  1 hour

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