Renal Function Test

Testing Laboratory

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SNAK

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0116

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

The basic Kidney Function Profile contains the following tests: Creatinine Sodium Chloride Potassium

Sample Stability

-

Associated Tests

• Creatinine
• Chloride
• Sodium (Blood)
• Potassium

Synonyms

Renal Profile Test
Renal profile

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin PST- Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Plain (Red Top)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Heparin (Microtainer)

Acceptable

• Plain(Microtainer)

Additional Specimen Information

PST 4.5 mL Adult PST Blood (Preferred)
Micro-PST 0.5 mL Paediatric Micro-PST Blood (Preferred)
Heparin 5 mL Adult Heparin Blood
Plain 4 mL Adult Plain Blood
Micro-heparin 2.5 mL Paediatric Micro-heparin Blood

Contact Information