Renal function panel

Alphabetical Test listing

Renal function panel-15

Test name:

Test number:

Excellian order number:

80069.0

Abbreviation:

RFP

Alternate names:

Kidney function panel

Tests included:

Albumin
BUN
Calcium
CO2
Chloride
Creatinine
Glucose
Phosphorous (inorganic)
Potassium (K)
Sodium (Na)
eGFR

Specimen type:

Lithium heparin (Li hep) plasma

Collection container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

If the patient has a white blood cell (WBC) count of >50,000, for chemistry testing that includes potassium, the sample should be collected in a gold serum separator (SST) tube and not a Lt green plasma separator (PST) tube.

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Lt green plasma separator (PST)

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

See individual tests

Reference ranges:

See individual tests

CPT codes:

80069

Date created:

11/30/2001

Revised date:

03/08/2022

Review date:

01/05/2024