Chem 6 Panel
| Label Mnemonic: | CHEM6 |
| Epic code: | LAB7346 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 82374, 82435, 82565, 84132, 84295, 84520 |
Specimen(s):
Plasma
Collection Medium:
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| Plasma Separator Tube 4.5 mL |
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection
containers.
Minimum:
3 mL whole blood from light green top tube or 1 Microtainer®
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Refer to individual components.
Comments:
This panel includes Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Chloride,
Creatinine, Potassium, Sodium, and Urea Nitrogen.
Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the preanalytical variables which can effect results. Contact Client Services Staff at 319-384-7212 if you need assistance.
Follow the sample processing instructions in order to limit the preanalytical variables which can effect results. Contact Client Services Staff at 319-384-7212 if you need assistance.
Methodology:
Refer to individual components.
Sample Processing:
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation
of plasma/serum and cells within 1 hour of collection. Send specimen
in original tube. Do Not transfer to another tube.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Each sample must be labeled with at least TWO full patient identifiers (First/Last Name & DOB are sufficient for non-UIHC affiliated clients) to avoid sample rejection/delays.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
All sample storage requirements are intended for delivery to UIHC within 24 hours of collection for testing. If samples won't arrive in this time period, please call the UIHC Core Lab for alternative storage/shipping instructions (319-356-3527).
Transport Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal
bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
See also:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma
Carbon Dioxide (CO2 Content), Plasma
Chloride, Plasma
Creatinine, Plasma
Potassium, Plasma
Sodium, Plasma
Urea Nitrogen, Plasma