Renal Function Panel, Serum
Use
This test is useful for aiding in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting kidney function. It is also valuable for general health screening, especially for screening patients at risk of developing kidney disease and managing patients with known kidney disease.
Special Instructions
The patient's age and sex are required for this test. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send one of the specified forms with the specimen.
Limitations
The panel results are not diagnostic on their own but indicate there may be a kidney problem that requires further testing to diagnose and determine the cause. Individual results can be abnormal for reasons other than kidney disease, but when considered with known risks and symptoms, they may help indicate the presence of kidney disease.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 24362-6
- 33037-3
- 1751-7
- 3094-0
- 2075-0
- 2345-7
- 1963-8
- 2777-1
- 17861-6
- 2951-2
- 2823-3
- 2160-0
- 98979-8
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.6 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plastic vial
Collection Instructions
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. 2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |