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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