Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Calcium, Glucose, Total Bilirubin, AlkP, ALT, AST, BUN, Creatinine, Albumin, Total Protein, Anion Gap, Globulin, eGFR
Methodology
Abbott Alinity automated methodology
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Reference Range(s)
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Specimen
Serum Separator Tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Sample Stability
7 days refrigerated 2 weeks frozen
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Allow sample to clot in an upright position for
at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample. Refrigerate.
Alternative Specimen
0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube
