Test Details
Mnemonic
KRBC
Ordering Code
3718600
CPT-4 Code(s)
84132
Specimen Information
Collect
Green sodium heparin
Specimen Preparation
Send 4.0 mL whole blood in a screw capped plastic vial or in original collection tube.
Alternate Specimen
Whole blood: Lithium heparin
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or frozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode
Reference Range
90 - 111 mmol/L
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC