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HelpTest Code P DIAL Peritoneal Dialysate Chemistries
Clinical System Name
Peritoneal Dialysate Chemistries
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Peritoneal Dialysate
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container, Sterile Screw-Capped Tube, Syringe, Gold SST, Red
Preferred Vol: 1.5 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.75 mL
Note: Test includes glucose, urea, and creatinine, reported with dwell time. Tests affected by hemolysis.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Age of specimen (give to Core Lab for determination), incorrect collection container
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Storage location: Core 5 Chemistry Refrigerator
Off-site collection: Indicate "Peritoneal Dialysate" as specimen type and note dwell time. Specimen should be centrifuged within 1 hour of collection. Spin body fluid and transfer supernatant to plastic tube and refrigerate or freeze.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Peritoneal Dialysate | RT |
≤ 1 d |
| Peritoneal Dialysate | 2-8 C |
≤ 5 d |
| Peritoneal Dialysate | -20 C or -70 C |
≤ 180 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
82570
82945
84520
Methodology
Method: Colorimetric method by Vitros 4600
Analytical Volume: 0.40 mL fluid
Reference Range
Reference ranges are not available for Body Fluid.