General Health Panel

Label Mnemonic:	GHP
Epic code:	LAB3211
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	80050

Specimen(s):

Plasma (EDTA and Lithium Heparin)

Collection Medium:

	and
Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL	and	Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA)

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

4.5 mL whole blood (Lithium Heparin - PST) and at least one half-full Lavender tube.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

Specimens analyzed on day received

Reference Range:

Refer to individual components.

Comments:

Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the pre analytical variables which can effect results. Contact UIDL Client Services at 1-866-844-2522 if you need assistance.

Methodology:

Refer to individual components.

Sample Processing:

Lavender tube is sent as whole blood, no processing necessary.
Centrifuge within one hour of draw time.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.

Sample Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.

See also:
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Plasma
Albumin, Plasma
Alkaline Phosphatase, Plasma
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Plasma
Bilirubin, Total, Plasma
CBC with Automated Differential, Whole Blood
Calcium (Total), Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Glucose, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Plasma
Total Protein, Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma