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Clinical System Name
Oncology Chemistry Monitor 2
Synonyms
Onc Chem2
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lt. Green/Mint Top Lithium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer, Gold SST, Gold Microtainer, Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Red
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Avoid hemolysis. Verify ordering provider would like calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis, age of specimen, incorrect collection container.
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: Avoid hemolysis. Specimen should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection. Spin blood and transfer serum or plasma to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Serum or Plasma | RT | ≤ 4 h |
| Serum or Plasma | 2-8 C | ≤ 7 d |
| Serum or Plasma | -20 C or -70 C | ≤ 30 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | 24/7 | 1 h |
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Department: Core Chemistry
Phone Number: 206-987-2617 (Client Services)
CPT Codes
82310
83735
84100
Methodology
Method: Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 0.30 mL serum
Reference Range
Refer to individual tests for reference ranges.
Critical Values
Refer to individual tests for critical values.