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HelpTest Code LAB0213538 Hemodialysis Profile
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
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Albumin |
Creatinine with Estimated GFR (CKD-EPI) |
| BUN/Creatinine Ratio |
Phosphorus (PO4) |
| Calcium | Potassium (K+) |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Note: This test can only be ordered on kidney dialysis unit patients.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (Lithium heparin/PST)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top, Gold/SST), Na Heparin plasma (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum: 0.3 ml
Collection Instructions:
1. Separate from red cells within 1 hour of collection.
a. Serum/plasma gel tubes should be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection.
b. Non-gel serum/plasma tubes should be centrifuged and aliquoted within 1 hour of collection.
2. Avoid hemolysis.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
BUN/CREATININE RATIO
Calculation
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Not applicable