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Additional Codes
LAB15
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Container
Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin
Acceptable Specimens
Serum:
- Gold Top SST
- Red Top
Plasma:
- Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
See individual test components for more information.
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
See individual test components for more information.
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | See individual tests |
| Icterus Threshold | See individual tests |
| Lipemia Threshold | See individual tests |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | See individual tests |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | See individual tests |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | See individual tests |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
Panel Components
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- CO2
- Anion Gap (Calculated)
- Creatinine
- Glucose
- BUN
- GFR (Calculated)
- Calcium
CPT Codes
80048
Last review/edit date
Feb 2024