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Test Code LAB19 Renal Function Panel

Additional Codes

CPT Code: 80069

Methodology

Profile Information:
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.