Chem 10
| Abbrev Code: | IndivCodes | ||
| Order Instructions: | Basic Metabolic Panel (CBASIC), Magnesium (MG) and Phosphorus (PHOS) | ||
| Methodology: | See individual test listings | ||
| Test Includes: | Calcium, chloride, CO2, creatinine, glucose, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, urea nitrogen | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin) on ICE, Green (sodium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel) |
| Collection Instructions: | Do not allow patient to clench/unclench hand. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Not received in laboratory within 2 hours of collection (4 hours for Home Health specimens). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 0.32 mL, 0.16 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | If sample received more than 2 hours after collection( 4 hours for Home Health specimens)-notify personnel in CC2. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (UMMC East Bank, UMMC West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | See individual test listings. |
| Reference Range: | See individual test listings. |
| Use: | To evaluate many metabolic parameters; see individual test listings. |
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