Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 15, 2024 @ 9:13 am

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Renal Function Panel

Specimen:Collect:
  • One SST

Also Acceptable:
  • One Red Top
Submit:
  • 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Serum . Submit Refrigerated. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling:
  • Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature
  • Avoid Repeated Freeze/Thaw Cycles
  • Separate from cells ASAP
Rejection Criteria:
  • Grossly Hemolyzed Samples
Stability:See Individual Components
Methodology:
  • See Individual Components
Performed:Mon-Fri
Reported:1-3 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 80069
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.

ESTIMATED GFR Reference Range:
GFR = Greater than or equal to 90: Normal or increased GFR.
GFR = 60-89: Mild decreased GFR.
GFR = 30-59: Moderate decreased GFR.
GFR = 15-29: Severe decreased GFR.
GFR = Less than 15: Kidney Failure.

When found over a three month period, GFR less than 60 indicates Chronic Kidney Disease.

GFR calculation is not valid for patients under age 18 years.

Please note: the equation for eGFR calculation has been updated to the 2021 CKD-EPI Creatinine equation as recommended by the National Kidney Foundation and Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine.
Please note: Estimated GFR reference range change as of 09/05/2023.
Components:
  • 1021 - ALBUMIN
  • 1016 - CALCIUM
  • 1025 - CARBON DIOXIDE
  • 1024 - CHLORIDE
  • 1014 - CREATININE, SERUM
  • 1040 - GFR ESTIMATION
  • 1023 - GLUCOSE
  • 1012 - PHOSPHORUS, INORG
  • 1027 - POTASSIUM
  • 1030 - ANION GAP
  • 1029 - BUN/CREAT.RATIO
  • 1026 - SODIUM
  • 1022 - UREA NITROGEN
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