Renal Panel

CPT Code(s):

80069

Other Names:

Renal Function Panel

Test Includes:

Albumin, serum; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio;eGFR calculation; calcium; carbon dioxide, total; chloride; creatinine; glucose; phosphorus; potassium; sodium

Specimen Requirements:

Serum(preferred)

Container

SST, Gold

Collection Instructions:

Separate samples as soon as possible

Stability:

See Individual Test Stability

Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions:

Use of anticoagulants containing citrate,fluoride, EDTA and Sodium Heparin. Moderate to Gross hemolysis; excessive lipemia; improper labeling

Methodology:

Beckman AU 480