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Critical Care Panel
MessageThis panel is available for “inpatient” testing only
Test Code
399
CPT Codes
80053-Comprehensive metabolic panel; 83735-Magnesium; 84100-Phosphorus
Includes
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) | Creatinine |
Albumin | Glucose |
Alkaline Phosphatase | Magnesium |
Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT) | Phosphorus |
Bilirubin | Potassium |
Calcium | Protein, Total |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Total | Sodium |
Chloride | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 3 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Fasting or nonfasting. Avoid hemolysis and icteric specimen. Protect specimen from light.
Note: 1. Indicate serum and as fasting or nonfasting. 2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Instructions
Venipuncture should occur before drug adminstration of NAC or Metamizole due to potential for falsely depressed results.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
See Individual test listings.
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
See individual test listings.
Performed By
CoxHealth