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Pre-Eclamptic Panel
Test CodePECP
CPT Codes
82565; 83615; 84450; 84460; 84520; 84550; 85025
Includes
Complete Blood Count, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, SGPT, SGOT, Lactate Dehydrogenase,Uric Acid
Preferred Specimen
1 Serum (gold top) Tube and 1 EDTA Whole Blood (purple top) Tube
Minimum Volume
Serum (gold top): 0.5 mL; EDTA Whole Blood (purple top): 2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) Tube and 1 EDTA Whole Blood (purple top) tube
Instructions
Other tests that are often ordered in conjunction with this panel to help assess the risk of pre-eclampsia include Urinalysis (UAM includes Microscopic; UAC does not include microscopic) and Urine Total Protein, Quantitative, URTP. Order separately if desired.
Transport Container
1 Serum (gold top) tube OR 1 Lithium Heparin Plasma (green top) tube AND 1 EDTA Whole Blood (purple top) tube
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature or Refrigeration
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature - 4 hours; Refrigerated - 3 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, Quantity Not Sufficient, IV Contamination, clotted EDTA (purple top) tube
Methodology
Colorimetric (all tests except CBC), Electronic Resistance Detection with Enhanced Hydrodynamic Focusing (CBC)
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon completion of analysis
Limitations
Ammonium ions may cause an increase in measured BUN/UREA value equivalent to the specimen’s nitrogen content. Do not use specimens obtained through catheters used to infuse hyperalimentation fluid as this may interfere with Creatinine measurement.
Reference Range
See individual tests or patient report for reference ranges.
Clinical Significance
The Pre-Eclamptic Panel is useful for assessing the risk of pre-eclamsia in obstetric patients.