ABDA Labs

Test Details

METHODOLOGY

Automated spectrophotometry

RESULT
TURNAROUND TIME

within 48 hours

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Test Includes

Glucose, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, Bun/Creatinine Ratio

Specimen Requirements

SPECIMEN
TYPE

Serum

MINIMUM
VOLUME

1 mL

CONTAINER

SST (serum separator tube). Red-top, tiger-top, or any other SST acceptable.

COLLECTION
INSTRUCTIONS

Draw blood in SST tube. Ensure proper mixing of clot activator by inverting the tube 5-10 times immediately after collection. Let stand for 30-60 minutes (until blood has clotted). Centrifuge the tube at 2,000 - 3,000 RPM for 10 minutes. Store at 4 - 8 degrees celsius.

STABILITY
REQUIREMENTS

48 hours

STORAGE

Refrigerated at 4 - 8 degrees celsius.

PATIENT
PREPARATION

Patient should be fasted for 8-12 hours prior to specimen collection

RELATED
TESTS

P012, P023, P025