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Acet

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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

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Alpha feto protein
-SST
-Chemistry

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Al

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

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ALB

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Albumin
-PST
-Chemistry

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ALDO

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

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ALP or ALK

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Alkaline
-PST
-Chemistry

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ALT

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Alanine transferase
-PST
-Chemistry

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Amino Acids

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

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Amm, NH3

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Ammonia
-PST (slurry water)
-Chemistry

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AMY

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Amylase
-PST
-Chemistry

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ANA

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

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AST

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Aspartate aminotransferase
-PST
-Chemistry

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AT3

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Antithrombin III
-Na Citrate
-Coagulation

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B12

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Vitamin B12
-SST
-Chemistry

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BC

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

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BG

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

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BHCG (HCG)

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

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Bicarb/HCO3/CO2

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Bicarbonate
-PST
-Chemistry

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BILI/TBIL

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Bilirubin/Total Bilirubin
-PST
-Chemistry

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BNP

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

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BUN/Urea

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Blood Urea
-PST
-Chemistry

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C3 and C4

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Complement 3 and Complement 4
-SST
-Chemistry

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Ca

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Calcium
-PST
-Chemistry

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CA 15-3
Tumor marker - Carcinoma Antigen -SST -Chemistry
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CA 19-9
Tumor marker - Carcinoma Antigen -SST -Chemistry
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CA-125
Tumor marker - Carcinogenic antigen -SST -Chemistry
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ICa
Ionized calcium -Venous: Li heparin no gel or PST (slurry water, unspun, Full Draw) -Chemistry
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Carbam
Carbamazepine (tegretol) -PST -Chemistry-TDM
30
CBC (H-profile)
Complete blood count -EDTA 4mL (do not spin) -Hematology
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CEA
Tumor marker - Carcinoembryonic antigen -SST -Chemistry
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CHOL
Cholesterol -PST (8-10hrs fasting) -Chemistry
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CHROM
Chromium -Navy (trace metal free), upright -Chemistry
34
CK
Creatine Kinase -PST -Chemistry
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Cl
Chloride -PST -Chemistry
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Cloz
Clozapine -Clot Activator -Chemistry-TDM
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CMV SEROLOGY
Cytomegalovirus -SST -Serology
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CMV PCR
Cytomegalovirus -EDTA 6 ml -Virology
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CO
Carboxyhemoglobin/carbon monoxide -Venous: Li Heparin no gel (Slurry water, tube must be filled) -Chemistry
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COLD AGG - Screen / Titre
Cold Agglutinins Titre or screen (Titre is ordered if screen is positive) -Titre: Clot Activator -Screen: EDTA -Serology
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Cort
Cortisol -SST - Random -Chemistry
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Cre/Crea
Creatinine -PST -Chemistry
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Crossmatch, X Match
Crossmatch -EDTA 2x6 ml -Transfusion Medicine
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CRP/CRPH
C Reactive Protein -PST -Chemistry
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Cryo
Cryoglobulin -Clot Activator x2 (37C heat block) -Chemistry
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Cu
Copper -Navy (trace metal free), upright -Chemistry
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Cyan
Cyanide -Na Fl / K Ox -Chemistry
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Cyclo
Cycolsporine -EDTA 4 ml -Chemistry
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D-Di
D-Dimer -Na Citrate -Coagulation
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DAT or Coombs
Direct Antiglobulin Test -EDTA 4ml (no special ID procedure needed) -Transfusion Medicine
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Diff
WBC differential -EDTA 4ml (do not spin) -Hematology
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Dig
Digoxin -PST -Chemistry-TDM
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EBV Serology
Epstein Barr Virus -SST -Serology
54
EBV PCR
Epstein Barr Virus -EDTA 6ml -Microbiology/Virology - BCCDC
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ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate -ESR or EDTA 4ml (Full Draw, do not spin) -Hematology
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ESTRAD
Estradiol (non pregnant) -Clot Activator -Chemistry
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ETOH
Ethanol/Alcohol -PST - Clinical (Legal purpose only - Na Fl / K Ox) -Chemistry
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F II, F V, F VII, F VIII, IX, X, XI, XII
Factor Assays -Na Citrate -Coagulation
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Fe (TIBC)
Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity/Transferri and Saturation -Pst -Chemistry
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Ferr
Ferritin -PST -Chemistry
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Fib
Fibrinogen -Na citrate -Coagulation
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Fragile X Chromosomes
-Na heparin and an EDTA (4ml) -Cytogenetics
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FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone -PST Chemistry
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G+S
Group and Screen -EDTA (2x6ml) (Special ID procedures) -Transfusion Medicine
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Gent
Gentamicin/Trough/Peak/Random -PST -Chemistry
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GGT
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase -PST -Chemistry-TDM
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GH
Growth Hormone -SST -Chemistry
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Glu, Gluc
Glucose -PST (8-10hrs fasting) -Chemistry
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Gluf, FBS
Glucose Fasting -PST (8-10hrs fasting) -Chemistry
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GGT
Glucose Tolerance Test -PST -Chemistry
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Hb / Hgb
Hemoglobin -EDTA (4ml) -Hematology
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HbA1C or HgA1C
Hemoglobin A1C -EDTA (4ml) -Chemistry
73
Hct
Hematocrit -EDTA (4ml) -Hematology
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HDL
High density lipoprotein -PST (8-10hrs fasting) -Chemistry
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HAV
Hepatitis A -SST -Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)
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Hep B Serology HBsAG, HBsAB
Hep B Surface Antigen / Antibody -SST -Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)
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HCV
Hepatitis C Antibody -SST -Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)
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HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus -SST Immunology / Chemistry (Serology)
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HIV VL
HIV Viral Load -EDTA (6ml) -Microbiology - Virology - BCCDC
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HLA typing
Human Leukocyte Antigen -ACD (do not spin - room temp) -Immunology
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Homo
Homocysteine -EDTA (6ml) (Prechilled - put back on slurry water/transport to lab asap) -Chemistry
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H-pylori
Helicobacter pylori -SST -Chemistry / Serology
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HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus -SST -Serology / Virology
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Immun (IGA, IGG, IGM, IGE)
Immunoglobulins -SST -Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)
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K
Potassium -PST -Chemistry
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LA
Lactic Acid/Lactate -PST (hospital must be tested within 30 mins) -Na Fl/K Ox (private lab) (Slurry water, no tourniquet) -Chemistry
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LDL
Low density lipoprotein -PST (fasting 8-10hrs) -Chemistry
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LD/LDH
Lactate dehydrogenase -PST -Chemistry
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Lead/Pb
Lead -Lithium heparin (no gel) Keep upright, no pst or tef tube to be used -Chemistry
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LH
Luteinizing -SST -Chemistry
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LI
Lithium -SST (half hr before next dose or if given once daily collect 12 hrs after last dose) -Chemistry TDM
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Lipase
Lipase -PST -Chemistry
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LIPID
LIPIDS PROFILE (HDL, LDL, TRIG, CHOL, NON-HDL -PST (8-10 hrs fasting) -Chemistry
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Lytes
Electrolytes (NA, K) -PST -Chemistry
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Malaria
Malaria Screen -EDTA (4ml) can share with CBC -Hematology
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Merc
Mercury -Lithium heparin (no gel) Keep upright, no PST or TEF tube to be used -Chemistry
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Mg
Magnesium -PST -Chemistry
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Mono
Monotest -EDTA (can share with CBC) -Hematology
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Na
Sodium -PST -Chemistry
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NIPT
Non invasive/Prenatal Test/Harmony -White NIPT (2x8-10ml) -Cytogenetics
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PHNY
Phenytoin/dilantin -PST -Chemistry-TDM
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PHOS/PO4
Phosphorus -PST -Chemistry
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PKU
Phenylketonuria -NBS Card (newborn screen) -Chemistry
104
Plt
Platelet Count -EDTA (4ml) Do not spin -Hematology
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PROG
Progesterone -PST -Chemistry
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Prol
Prolactin -PST -Chemistry
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PROTE or SPE
Protein electrophoresis -SST -Chemistry
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PSA
Tumor marker - Prostate specific antigen -SST -Chemistry
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PT / INR
Prothrombin time/International Normalized Ratio -Na citrate -Coagulation
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PTHI
Parathyroid Hormone, Intact Molecule -EDTA (6ml) -Chemistry
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PTT/aPTT
Partial Thromboplastin time/activated Partial Thromboplastin time -Na Citrate -Coagulation
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RF/RA
Rheumatoid factor -SST -Chemistry
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RPR
Rapid plasma reagin (syphyllis) -SST -Chemistry/Serology
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Rubella
Rubella Serology -SST -Immunology/Chemistry (Serology)
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Sal/ASA
Salicylates or Aspirin -PST -Chemistry
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Se
Selenium -Navy (trace metal free) Keep upright -Chemistry
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Sirolimus
Sirolimus -EDTA (6ml) Room temp. Collect prior to next dose -Chemistry-TDM
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T3
Triiodothyronine (Free T3) -PST -Chemistry
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T4
Thyroxine (Free T4) -PST -Chemistry
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TACRO
Tacrolimus -EDTA (6ml) Draw blood prior to next tacro dose *do not centrifuge -Chemistry-TDM
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Test
Testosterone -Clot Activator -Chemistry
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Thyro
Thryroglobulin -SST -Chemistry/Serology
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Tobra
Tobramycin -PST Pre - 1/2 hr prior to next dose Post - 1 hr post infusion -Chemistry-TDM
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TP/PROT
Total protein -PST -Chemistry
125
Trig
Triglycerides -PST 8-10hrs fasting -Chemistry
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TROP
Troponin -PST -Chemistry
127
TSH
Thyroid stimulating hormone -PST -Chemistry
128
TT
Thrombin time -Na Citrate -Coagulation
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Type & RH (ABO and RH)
Blood Type and RH -EDTA (2x6ml) Special ID procedures -Transfusion Medicine
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Uric
Uric Acid -PST -Chemistry
131
Valp
Valproic acid -PST -Chemistry-TDM
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Vanco
Vancomycin -PST Pre - 1/2 hr prior to next dose Post - 3 hrs post infusion -Chemistry-TDM
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Vit A & Vit E
Vitamin A and E -Non additive (red clear top) *protect sample from light (wrap in aluminum foil) -Chemistry
134
VwF
Von willebrands factor -Na Citrate -Coagulation
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WBC
White blood cell count -EDTA (4ml) *Do not spin -Hematology
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Zn
Zinc -Navy (trace metal free) Keep upright -Chemistry
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RBC
Red blood cell count -EDTA (4ml) -Hematology
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Renin
Renin -EDTA (6ml) Pre-chilled, put back on slurry water -Chemistry
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Retic
Reticulocyte count -EDTA (4ml) Can not share with CBC Do not spin -Hematology

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