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1
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Acet

A

Acetaminophen
-PST
-Chemistry dept

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ACTH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
-EDTA 6ml (slurry water)
-Chemistry

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AFP

A

Alpha feto protein
-SST
-Chemistry

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Al

A

Aluminum
-Navy (trace-metal free) - upright
Chemistry

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ALB

A

Albumin
-PST
-Chemistry

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ALDO

A

Aldosterone
-EDTA 6ml pre chilled, slurry water
-Chemistry

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ALP or ALK

A

Alkaline
-PST
-Chemistry

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ALT

A

Alanine transferase
-PST
-Chemistry

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Amino Acids

A

-Li heparin no gel
Slurry water
8 hr fasting - adults
-Chemistry

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Amm, NH3

A

Ammonia
-PST (slurry water)
-Chemistry

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AMY

A

Amylase
-PST
-Chemistry

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ANA

A

Anti-nuclear antibodies
-Tall SST only
-Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)

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AST

A

Aspartate aminotransferase
-PST
-Chemistry

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14
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AT3

A

Antithrombin III
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

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B12

A

Vitamin B12
-SST
-Chemistry

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16
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BC

A

Blood Cultures
-2 sets 2 sites, skin antisepsis
1st set - 1 Aerobic and 1 Anaerobic, 2nd set - 2 Aerobic
-Microbiology

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17
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BG

A

VBG or RAPID
Metobolic Panel
ABG CBG
-Venous and Rapid: Li hep
(Tube must be full draw)
-Chemistry

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18
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BHCG (HCG)

A

Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
-PST
(Beta HCG tumor marker must be SST)
-Chemistry

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19
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Bicarb/HCO3/CO2

A

Bicarbonate
-PST
-Chemistry

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20
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BILI/TBIL

A

Bilirubin/Total Bilirubin
-PST
-Chemistry

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BNP

A

B-type Natriuretic Peptide
EDTA 4ml (must be full draw)
-Chemistry

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22
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BUN/Urea

A

Blood Urea
-PST
-Chemistry

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23
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C3 and C4

A

Complement 3 and Complement 4
-SST
-Chemistry

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24
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Ca

A

Calcium
-PST
-Chemistry

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25
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CA 15-3

A

Tumor marker - Carcinoma Antigen
-SST
-Chemistry

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26
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CA 19-9

A

Tumor marker - Carcinoma Antigen
-SST
-Chemistry

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27
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CA-125

A

Tumor marker - Carcinogenic antigen
-SST
-Chemistry

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28
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ICa

A

Ionized calcium
-Venous: Li heparin no gel or PST
(slurry water, unspun, Full Draw)
-Chemistry

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29
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Carbam

A

Carbamazepine (tegretol)
-PST
-Chemistry-TDM

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30
Q

CBC (H-profile)

A

Complete blood count
-EDTA 4mL
(do not spin)
-Hematology

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31
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CEA

A

Tumor marker - Carcinoembryonic antigen
-SST
-Chemistry

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32
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CHOL

A

Cholesterol
-PST
(8-10hrs fasting)
-Chemistry

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33
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CHROM

A

Chromium
-Navy (trace metal free), upright
-Chemistry

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34
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CK

A

Creatine Kinase
-PST
-Chemistry

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35
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Cl

A

Chloride
-PST
-Chemistry

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36
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Cloz

A

Clozapine
-Clot Activator
-Chemistry-TDM

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37
Q

CMV SEROLOGY

A

Cytomegalovirus
-SST
-Serology

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38
Q

CMV PCR

A

Cytomegalovirus
-EDTA 6 ml
-Virology

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39
Q

CO

A

Carboxyhemoglobin/carbon monoxide
-Venous: Li Heparin no gel
(Slurry water, tube must be filled)
-Chemistry

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40
Q

COLD AGG - Screen / Titre

A

Cold Agglutinins Titre or screen (Titre is ordered if screen is positive)
-Titre: Clot Activator
-Screen: EDTA
-Serology

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41
Q

Cort

A

Cortisol
-SST - Random
-Chemistry

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42
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Cre/Crea

A

Creatinine
-PST
-Chemistry

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43
Q

Crossmatch, X Match

A

Crossmatch
-EDTA 2x6 ml
-Transfusion Medicine

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44
Q

CRP/CRPH

A

C Reactive Protein
-PST
-Chemistry

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45
Q

Cryo

A

Cryoglobulin
-Clot Activator x2 (37C heat block)
-Chemistry

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46
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Cu

A

Copper
-Navy (trace metal free), upright
-Chemistry

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47
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Cyan

A

Cyanide
-Na Fl / K Ox
-Chemistry

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48
Q

Cyclo

A

Cycolsporine
-EDTA 4 ml
-Chemistry

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49
Q

D-Di

A

D-Dimer
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

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50
Q

DAT or Coombs

A

Direct Antiglobulin Test
-EDTA 4ml (no special ID procedure needed)
-Transfusion Medicine

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51
Q

Diff

A

WBC differential
-EDTA 4ml (do not spin)
-Hematology

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52
Q

Dig

A

Digoxin
-PST
-Chemistry-TDM

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53
Q

EBV Serology

A

Epstein Barr Virus
-SST
-Serology

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54
Q

EBV PCR

A

Epstein Barr Virus
-EDTA 6ml
-Microbiology/Virology - BCCDC

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55
Q

ESR

A

Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
-ESR or EDTA 4ml (Full Draw, do not spin)
-Hematology

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56
Q

ESTRAD

A

Estradiol (non pregnant)
-Clot Activator
-Chemistry

57
Q

ETOH

A

Ethanol/Alcohol
-PST - Clinical
(Legal purpose only - Na Fl / K Ox)
-Chemistry

58
Q

F II, F V, F VII, F VIII, IX, X, XI, XII

A

Factor Assays
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

59
Q

Fe (TIBC)

A

Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity/Transferri and Saturation
-Pst
-Chemistry

60
Q

Ferr

A

Ferritin
-PST
-Chemistry

61
Q

Fib

A

Fibrinogen
-Na citrate
-Coagulation

62
Q

Fragile X Chromosomes

A

-Na heparin and an EDTA (4ml)
-Cytogenetics

63
Q

FSH

A

Follicle Stimulating Hormone
-PST
Chemistry

64
Q

G+S

A

Group and Screen
-EDTA (2x6ml)
(Special ID procedures)
-Transfusion Medicine

65
Q

Gent

A

Gentamicin/Trough/Peak/Random
-PST
-Chemistry

66
Q

GGT

A

Gamma Glutamyl Transferase
-PST
-Chemistry-TDM

67
Q

GH

A

Growth Hormone
-SST
-Chemistry

68
Q

Glu, Gluc

A

Glucose
-PST
(8-10hrs fasting)
-Chemistry

69
Q

Gluf, FBS

A

Glucose Fasting
-PST
(8-10hrs fasting)
-Chemistry

70
Q

GGT

A

Glucose Tolerance Test
-PST
-Chemistry

71
Q

Hb / Hgb

A

Hemoglobin
-EDTA (4ml)
-Hematology

72
Q

HbA1C or HgA1C

A

Hemoglobin A1C
-EDTA (4ml)
-Chemistry

73
Q

Hct

A

Hematocrit
-EDTA (4ml)
-Hematology

74
Q

HDL

A

High density lipoprotein
-PST
(8-10hrs fasting)
-Chemistry

75
Q

HAV

A

Hepatitis A
-SST
-Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)

76
Q

Hep B Serology
HBsAG, HBsAB

A

Hep B Surface Antigen / Antibody
-SST
-Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)

77
Q

HCV

A

Hepatitis C Antibody
-SST
-Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)

78
Q

HIV

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus
-SST
Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)

79
Q

HIV VL

A

HIV Viral Load
-EDTA (6ml)
-Microbiology - Virology - BCCDC

80
Q

HLA typing

A

Human Leukocyte Antigen
-ACD (do not spin - room temp)
-Immunology

81
Q

Homo

A

Homocysteine
-EDTA (6ml)
(Prechilled - put back on slurry water/transport to lab asap)
-Chemistry

82
Q

H-pylori

A

Helicobacter pylori
-SST
-Chemistry / Serology

83
Q

HSV

A

Herpes Simplex Virus
-SST
-Serology / Virology

84
Q

Immun (IGA, IGG, IGM, IGE)

A

Immunoglobulins
-SST
-Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)

85
Q

K

A

Potassium
-PST
-Chemistry

86
Q

LA

A

Lactic Acid/Lactate
-PST (hospital must be tested within 30 mins)
-Na Fl/K Ox (private lab)
(Slurry water, no tourniquet)
-Chemistry

87
Q

LDL

A

Low density lipoprotein
-PST (fasting 8-10hrs)
-Chemistry

88
Q

LD/LDH

A

Lactate dehydrogenase
-PST
-Chemistry

89
Q

Lead/Pb

A

Lead
-Lithium heparin (no gel)
Keep upright, no pst or tef tube to be used
-Chemistry

90
Q

LH

A

Luteinizing
-SST
-Chemistry

91
Q

LI

A

Lithium
-SST (half hr before next dose or if given once daily collect 12 hrs after last dose)
-Chemistry TDM

92
Q

Lipase

A

Lipase
-PST
-Chemistry

93
Q

LIPID

A

LIPIDS PROFILE (HDL, LDL, TRIG, CHOL, NON-HDL
-PST (8-10 hrs fasting)
-Chemistry

94
Q

Lytes

A

Electrolytes (NA, K)
-PST
-Chemistry

95
Q

Malaria

A

Malaria Screen
-EDTA (4ml) can share with CBC
-Hematology

96
Q

Merc

A

Mercury
-Lithium heparin (no gel)
Keep upright, no PST or TEF tube to be used
-Chemistry

97
Q

Mg

A

Magnesium
-PST
-Chemistry

98
Q

Mono

A

Monotest
-EDTA (can share with CBC)
-Hematology

99
Q

Na

A

Sodium
-PST
-Chemistry

100
Q

NIPT

A

Non invasive/Prenatal Test/Harmony
-White NIPT (2x8-10ml)
-Cytogenetics

101
Q

PHNY

A

Phenytoin/dilantin
-PST
-Chemistry-TDM

102
Q

PHOS/PO4

A

Phosphorus
-PST
-Chemistry

103
Q

PKU

A

Phenylketonuria
-NBS Card (newborn screen)
-Chemistry

104
Q

Plt

A

Platelet Count
-EDTA (4ml)
Do not spin
-Hematology

105
Q

PROG

A

Progesterone
-PST
-Chemistry

106
Q

Prol

A

Prolactin
-PST
-Chemistry

107
Q

PROTE or SPE

A

Protein electrophoresis
-SST
-Chemistry

108
Q

PSA

A

Tumor marker - Prostate specific antigen
-SST
-Chemistry

109
Q

PT / INR

A

Prothrombin time/International Normalized Ratio
-Na citrate
-Coagulation

110
Q

PTHI

A

Parathyroid Hormone, Intact Molecule
-EDTA (6ml)
-Chemistry

111
Q

PTT/aPTT

A

Partial Thromboplastin time/activated Partial Thromboplastin time
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

112
Q

RF/RA

A

Rheumatoid factor
-SST
-Chemistry

113
Q

RPR

A

Rapid plasma reagin (syphyllis)
-SST
-Chemistry/Serology

114
Q

Rubella

A

Rubella Serology
-SST
-Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)

115
Q

Sal/ASA

A

Salicylates or Aspirin
-PST
-Chemistry

116
Q

Se

A

Selenium
-Navy (trace metal free)
Keep upright
-Chemistry

117
Q

Sirolimus

A

Sirolimus
-EDTA (6ml)
Room temp. Collect prior to next dose
-Chemistry-TDM

118
Q

T3

A

Triiodothyronine (Free T3)
-PST
-Chemistry

119
Q

T4

A

Thyroxine (Free T4)
-PST
-Chemistry

120
Q

TACRO

A

Tacrolimus
-EDTA (6ml)
Draw blood prior to next tacro dose
*do not centrifuge
-Chemistry-TDM

121
Q

Test

A

Testosterone
-Clot Activator
-Chemistry

122
Q

Thyro

A

Thryroglobulin
-SST
-Chemistry/Serology

123
Q

Tobra

A

Tobramycin
-PST
Pre - 1/2 hr prior to next dose
Post - 1 hr post infusion
-Chemistry-TDM

124
Q

TP/PROT

A

Total protein
-PST
-Chemistry

125
Q

Trig

A

Triglycerides
-PST
8-10hrs fasting
-Chemistry

126
Q

TROP

A

Troponin
-PST
-Chemistry

127
Q

TSH

A

Thyroid stimulating hormone
-PST
-Chemistry

128
Q

TT

A

Thrombin time
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

129
Q

Type & RH
(ABO and RH)

A

Blood Type and RH
-EDTA (2x6ml)
Special ID procedures
-Transfusion Medicine

130
Q

Uric

A

Uric Acid
-PST
-Chemistry

131
Q

Valp

A

Valproic acid
-PST
-Chemistry-TDM

132
Q

Vanco

A

Vancomycin
-PST
Pre - 1/2 hr prior to next dose
Post - 3 hrs post infusion
-Chemistry-TDM

133
Q

Vit A & Vit E

A

Vitamin A and E
-Non additive (red clear top)
*protect sample from light (wrap in aluminum foil)
-Chemistry

134
Q

VwF

A

Von willebrands factor
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

135
Q

WBC

A

White blood cell count
-EDTA (4ml)
*Do not spin
-Hematology

136
Q

Zn

A

Zinc
-Navy (trace metal free)
Keep upright
-Chemistry

137
Q

RBC

A

Red blood cell count
-EDTA (4ml)
-Hematology

138
Q

Renin

A

Renin
-EDTA (6ml)
Pre-chilled, put back on slurry water
-Chemistry

139
Q

Retic

A

Reticulocyte count
-EDTA (4ml)
Can not share with CBC
Do not spin
-Hematology

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