Test Code NGRP4 Renal Panel - Na, K, Cre, Ure
Specimen Requirements
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
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Acceptable
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green Top (Li Heparin)
Volume: 4.5mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL plasma
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
Specimen Type | Serum/Plasma |
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Ambient | 7 days |
Refrigerate | 7 days |
Frozen | 3 months |
Reference Interval
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Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
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SODIUM, SERUM
POTASSIUM, SERUM
UREA, SERUM
CREATININE, SERUM
EGFR
Service Code
31110
Update
last updated 26/02/2022
Unacceptable Condition
Haemolysis | NA |
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Icterus | NA |
Lipaemic | NA |
Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346