ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Renal Function Panel : 0020144

Mnemonic: RENAL

Methodology: Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens collected in citrate, EDTA, or oxalate.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation)
Note: Tests included in this panel: Albumin, Serum or Plasma (0020030); Calcium, Serum or Plasma (0020027); Carbon Dioxide, Serum or Plasma (0020004); Creatinine, Serum or Plasma (0020025); Chloride, Serum or Plasma (0020003); Glucose, Serum or Plasma (0020024); Phosphorous, Inorganic, Serum or Plasma (0020028); Potassium, Plasma or Serum (0020002); Sodium, Plasma or Serum (0020001); and Urea Nitrogen, Plasma or Serum (0020023).
CPT Code(s): 80069