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Renal Function Panel

Test Code
RENAL


Includes
Includes: Sodium,Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Albumin, Calcium, Creatinine, Glucose, BUN, Inorganic Phosphorus.


Preferred Specimen
Serum


Instructions
Spin within 2 hours of collection.


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
See individual tests.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross Hemolysis, Not spun within 2 hours of collection


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.


Clinical Significance
The renal function panel is useful as a broad general assessment of renal (kidney) function.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.