Patient Preparation

Fasting specimen is preferred

Methodology

See individual tests

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

Alternative Name(s)

Biochemistry, Biochem, Chemistry Panel

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Spun SST^® tube, Red-top tube, Gold SST^® tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST^®), Transport vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

• Room temperature: 72 hours

• Refrigerated: 72 hours

• Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

See individual tests