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Lab Dept:
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Chemistry
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Test Name:
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RENAL PANEL
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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RENP
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Synonyms:
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Kidney panel
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CPT Codes:
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80069 – Renal function panel
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Test Includes:
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Albumin, Creatinine, Glucose, Phosphorus and Urea Nitrogen (BUN) reported in mg/dL; Calcium, Chloride, Sodium, Potassium and TCO2 reported in mEq/L
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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A renal panel is ordered as a screening tool to evaluate kidney function. It provides information on the current status of the kidneys, electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, and blood sugar levels.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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4 hours
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Special Instructions:
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See Collection
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Blood
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Container:
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Preferred: Green top (Li Heparin) tube
Alternate: Red top tube
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Draw Volume:
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0.6 mL blood
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Processed Volume:
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0.2 mL plasma/serum
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Collection:
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Collect venous sample anaerobically or minimize exposure to air for TCO2.
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Special Processing:
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Lab Staff: Centrifuge specimen, remove serum/plasma aliquot into plastic sample cup. Analyze sample immediately or store at refrigerated temperatures. Once the sample is opened (uncapped), the sample must be processed within 1 hour for TCO2.
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Gross hemolysis; mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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See individual test listings
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Critical Values:
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See individual test listings
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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See individual test listings
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Contraindications:
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N/A
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References:
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See individual test listings
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