Litholink Serum Panel (Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Creatinine, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Uric Acid)

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 1 Day
CPT Code:

80051; 82310; 82565; 83735; 84100; 84550

Test Type: 2 mL Serum
Stability Time:

14 days room temperature

Overview:

Use: This test is used for medical therapy to prevent recurrent stone formation.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma

Volume: 2 mL

Minimum Volume: 1 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container: Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) is preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (lithium heparin) tube is acceptable.

Collection: Draw blood in a gel-barrier tube and centrifuge. If red-top tube or green-top tube is used, centrifuge within 45 minutes of draw, remove the serum or plasma and place in a transport tube and tightly stopper the tube.

Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.