Test Code LAB19 Renal Function Panel
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Assessing renal function.
Includes Albumin, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, BUN, Glucose, Creatinine, Phosphorous, GFR and Anion Gap.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
STAT |
1 Hour |
Routine | 8 Hours |
Methodology
Various, see individual test.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
7/8/25 AP