Renal Function Panel

Test Details

Test Includes

Albumin, serum; BUN; BUN:creatinine ratio; calcium, serum; carbon dioxide, total; chloride, serum; creatinine, serum; glucose, serum; phosphorus, serum; potassium, serum; sodium, serum

Methodology

See individual tests.

Related Documents

For more information, please view the literature below.

AMA-Recognized Organ and Disease Panels

Specimen Requirements

Information on collection, storage, and volume

Specimen

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel-barrier tube is preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube is acceptable.

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Collection

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection.