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Laboratory Code
LAB5166
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Sterilised Dialysate Fluid
Container/Tube: Plain Sterile Container
Volume: 30.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Specimen should be taken from inflow line segment of an automated dialysis system prior to patient delivery. Send specimen to laboratory immediately.
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Dialysate Fluid |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | Storage of dialysate is not recommended. |
| Frozen | Storage of dialysate is not recommended. |
Panel Information
Panel includes the following tests:
- Bicarbonate, dialysate (BICDS)
- Calcium, dialysate (CADS)
- Chloride, dialysate (CLDS)
- Magnesium, dialysate (MGDS)
- Potassium, dialysate (KDS)
- Sodium, dialysate (NADS)
Methodology
See individual test listings for methodology.
Days and Times Performed
24 hrs, TAT 1 day
Specimen Condition
| Haemolysis | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Icterus | Not applicable |
| Lipaemia | Not applicable |
| Others | Not applicable |
Reference Interval
Reference interval not available for this test.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Service Code
36034
LOINC Code Information
Not available
Update
Last updated 13/03/2025