Kt/V Natural Log, URR, nPNA (3x/wk)
Specimen | Plasma |
Container Type | Green Top Tube (Pre-Dialysis)
Gold/White Top Tube (Post-Dialysis) |
Stability | 7 days |
Report Available | 1 day |
Methodology | Urease/GLDH |
Reference Range | See patient report |
Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8°C |
Instructions | Use slow flow/stop pump sampling technique as described in the “Specimen Collection and Handling” section under “Post Dialysis Sampling” of this manual. Enter patient’s treatment time, treatment number, pre and post weights in the “Draw Information Entry” screen of LabCheck before specimens are sent to the laboratory. Identify post dialysis tube with barcode label GOLD/WHITE ***POST***. |
Analytes | BUN, Post BUN |
Calculations | Kt/V Natural Log, Urea Reduction Ratio, nPNA, Ultrafiltration Rate |
Additional Info | Daugirdas II and Depner calculations |
CPT Code | 84520×2 |