Test Code ISCH8X Chem 8 with Ionized Calcium, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit, Arterial or Venous Blood
Additional Codes
Hospital Ordering Code |
POC129 I-STAT Panel Chem 8 |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive in laboratory within 10 minutes of draw.
Specimen Type: Whole blood, arterial or venous
Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Invert several times to mix blood.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City
CPT
80047-Basic metabolic panel
85014-Blood count; hematocrit
Methodology
Test Includes: | |
Calcium, Ionized | Hematocrit |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
Hemoglobin |
Chloride | Potassium |
Creatinine | Sodium |
Glucose | Urea Nitrogen (BUN) |
Method Name:
i-STAT (Chem 8 Cartridge)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday