Test Code RISK Cardiac Risk Panel
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw an EDTA Lavender Top tube and refrigerate.
Draw a Green PST, centrifuge, and refrigerate.
Stability
Lavender - Stability: Room temp 8 hrs., refrigerated 48
hrs.
GRN PST, Gold SST or Red Top - Stability: Refrigerated 2
days.
Performed Test Frequency
Daily
CPT(s)
85025 80053 82977 80061 84100 84550
Performing Location
Test performed at Mercy Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Chemistry and Hematology.
Cerner Order Code
RISK
Acceptable Collection Tube(s)
Lavender - Required
GRN PST, Gold SST or Red Top - Required
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolysis
Panel Includes
Complete Blood Count w Differential
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Gamma Glutamyltransferase
Lipid Panel
Phosphorus Level
Uric Acid