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Print CPT 82575; 83615; 84156; 84450; 84460; 84520; 84550; 85025
Synonyms
- Preeclampsia Monitoring Profile 2
Test Details
Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Use
This test is used to aid in management and monitoring of patients suspected or diagnosed with preeclampsia.
Test Includes
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT); aspartate aminotransferase (AST); complete blood count with differential and platelets (CBC); creatinine clearance; lactic acid dehydrogenase (LD); quantitative 24-hour urine total protein; serum creatinine; serum urea nitrogen (BUN); serum uric acid (SUA)
Limitations
Results of this profile should be used in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests.
Methodology
See individual tests.
Related Documents
For more information, please view the literature below.
Specimen Requirements
Information on collection, storage, and volume
Specimen
Serum, whole blood and urine (24-hour)
Volume
1 mL serum, lavender tube filled to capacity and 10 mL aliquot of entire 24-hour urine collection
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum, lavender tube filled to capacity and 2 mL aliquot of entire 24-hour urine collection (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Gel-barrier tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube and plastic urine container
Storage Instructions
Serum and whole blood: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Urine: Refrigerate. Whole blood: Stable for one day at room temperature; refrigerated for three days. Unstable frozen. Serum: Stable at room temperature and refrigerated for seven days. Stable for one day frozen; Freeze/thaw x1. Urine: Stable for seven days at room temperature; refrigerated for 14 days. Stable for 14 days frozen; Freeze/thaw x3.
Causes for Rejection
Serum: hemolysis; lipemia; improper labeling
Whole blood: specimen other than lavender-top (EDTA) tube; hemolysis; clotted specimen; specimen diluted or contaminated with IV fluid; tube not filled with minimum volume; transport tubes with whole blood; specimen received with plasma removed; improper labeling
24-hour urine: bloody specimen; incomplete collection; specimen containing Pyridium®; improper labeling.