Breast Cancer Chemistry Panel - Southdale and Ridges
| Abbrev Code: | BCTR | ||
| Methodology: | See individual test listings | ||
| Test Includes: | Alkaline phosphatase, AST, bilirubin (total), calcium, creatinine, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH). | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel) Alternate Containers: Green (lithium 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 within 2 hours of collection 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Stability: Room temperature - 3 days |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Ridges, Southdale) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Refer to individual test listings. |
| Reference Range: | Refer to individual test listings. |
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