Test ID BLOD0984 Dialysis Panel
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma (preferred)
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 72 hours | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
Test includes the following: BUN, Creatinine, Albumin, Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2.
Estimated GFR calculated using the 2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation
Methodology
See individual tests
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo