Renal Panel

Test informationDetails
Lab sectionClinical Pathology
Test descriptionTest for renal function parameters
(albumin, calcium, chloride, creatinine, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, and urea nitrogen)
SpeciesAll
Submission informationDetails
Sample type1 ml of serum or lithium heparinized plasma; no whole blood
ContainerRed top tube or other tube without additive
Special submission instructions
  • Collect blood for serum in red top or serum separator tube.
  • Allow to clot.
  • Spin down within 1 hour of collection and remove serum.
  • Place serum in new red top tube or other tube without additive.
  • Alternatively, collect blood for plasma in a lithium heparinized tube (green top).
  • Remove plasma within 1 hour of collection and place in a red top tube or other tube without additive.
  • Ship samples overnight with cold packs Monday-Thursday.
Turnaround time1 business day