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Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
Adults: 1.0 mL
Pediatric: 0.5 mL
Container
Plasma: (lithium heparin) Lt Green
Preferred Specimen
Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Serum:
-Red Top
-Gold Top SST
Plasma:
-Light Green Top (lithium heparin)
Reference or Target Ranges
Refer to individual test components for more information
Reportable Units
Varies
Critical Value
Refer to individual test components for more information
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
See individual tests |
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Icterus Threshold: |
See individual tests |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
See individual tests |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
See individual tests |
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Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
See individual tests |
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Frozen |
See individual tests |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Additional Information / Important Notes
Refer to individual test components for more information.
Panel components:
-Sodium
-Potassium
-Chloride
-CO2
-Anion Gap (calculated)
-Creatinine
-Glucose
-BUN
-GFR (calculated)
-Calcium
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
80048