Test Code LAB19 Renal Function Panel
Additional Codes
CPT Code: 80069
Methodology
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Albumin | Glucose |
Calcium and Corrected Ca | Phosphorus |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Potassium |
Chloride | Sodium |
Creatinine with eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate) | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Performing Laboratory
TidalHealth Peninsula Regional - Core Laboratory: Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Draw blood in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of lithium heparin plasma. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Corrected Calciums are provided since a Corrected Calcium compensates for changes in Calcium levels caused by abnormal levels of albumin.