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Collection Tube Abbreviations

  RT  =  Plain Red top   GYT  =  Gray top   RBL  =  Royal Blue top
  RHalo = Red Halo   YT  =  Yellow top   PT  =  Pink top
  BLT  =  Blue top   GRN  =  Green top   PPT  =  Pearl top
  LT  =  Lavender top   SGRN  =  Special Green   GHalo = Green Halo
Test
(TEST CODE)		 Lab
Section		 Special
Requirements		 Reference Ranges and Critical Values Testing Schedule and Expected
Turnaround
Time
C1 Esterase Inhibitor
(C1EIN)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT
Separate serum from cells and freeze ASAP 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
ClQ Binding Assay Ref 10 ml blood, 1 large RT.
Freeze serum		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
C2 Complement Component Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Critical Frozen		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
C3-Proactivator
[Complement Factor B]		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1  Gold Top
Freeze serum		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
C3 [Complement C3]
(C3)   		Immu 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top 90-180 mg/dL M-F
Cutoff: 2:00 pm
Result: 24 hrs
C4 [Complement C4]
(C4)  		 Immu 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top 15-45 mg/dL M-F
Cutoff: 2:00pm
Result: 24 hrs
CCP Chem See Anti-CCP    
C. difficile Toxin A or B
(CDIF)    		Micro

Stool 2-3 ml in sterile, no additive, leakproof container.

Must be liquid stool. 		 Negative
Physician will be called with Positive results.		 Daily
Result: 24 Hrs.
C-Peptide
(CPEPT)
 		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top on ice.  Freeze serum within 1 hour. ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
C-Reactive Protein, Quant. 
(CRPL)
 		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green 0 - 10 mg/L

Critical: ≥200mg/L (MONC, BONC, 7COP only)
 		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
C-Reactive Protein, High Sensitivity
(HCRP)		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top Low risk: < 1.0 mg/L
Average risk: 1.0-3.0 mg/L
High risk: > 3.0 mg/L		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CA 15-3
(C153)
 		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Green Top Lithium Heparin Tube ≤31.3 U/mL M,W,F
CA 19-9
(199CA)
 		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top  
 		 ≤37 U/mL
M,W,F
CA-125 
(CA125)
 		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Green Top Lithium Heparin Tube   ≤35 units/mL M,W,F
Cadmium, Blood
 		 Ref 7 ml blood, 1 Royal Blue  with EDTA ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cadmium, Urine
 		 Ref 24 hr urine ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Caffeine, Serum 
(CAFEN)
 Neonates  (PCAF)
 		 Ref 7 ml serum
Peds: 2 red bullets		 6-20 mg/mL    
Toxic: >40 µg/dL		 Mailout: 5-7 days

Peds mailout to ACH
Calcitonin
(CALCT)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Calcium, Total Serum
(CA)
Neonate (CAP)
 		 Chem 5 ml blood; 1 Light Green

Neonates: 1 green bullet tube

 Adult: 8.6-10.2 mg/dl
Neonates:
<2 mo.:  5.9-11.0 mg/dL
>2 mo.:  9-11 mg/dL

Critical Values:
Adults: <7.0 or >12.0 mg/dL
Neonates:  <5.9 or >12.5 mg/dL
 

 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Calcium, Ionized 
Adult (CAI2)
Neonate (CAI2P)		 Chem Adults: 5 ml blood,  1 Gold Top

Infant: 1 green bullet tube on ice

Adult: 1.15-1.33 mmol/L

Newborn to 1 year:1.0-1.5 mmol/L

Critical Values:
 <0.76 or >1.62  		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Calcium, Urine 
(UCA)		 Chem 24 hr urine in Type III bottle 0.05 - 0.15 g/24hrs 24 hrs/ 7 days
Rout: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
California Encephalitis Antibody
(CALAB)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Candida Antigen Serology
(CANAG)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Refrigerate serum.		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cannabinoids, Confirmation/Quantitation Ref Random urine, refrigerated ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days

Cannabinoids, Urine Screen

Chem

5 ml urine

Negative

This is a screening test.  These results should not be used for forensic or pre-employment purposes.

24 hrs/7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
(CRBAM)		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green

See TDM Guidelines

 

 4 - 10 µg/mL

Critical Value:
 >11 µg/mL		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Rout: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Carbon Dioxide, CO2,
Total Serum
Adults (CO2)
Neonates (CO2P)		 Chem Adults: 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green

Neonates: 1 green or amber bullet tube


 

 Adults: 22 - 32 mEq/L
Neonates: 22-31 mEq/L

Critical Values:
<10 or >40 		24 hrs/ 7 days
Rout: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA2)   Chem See CEA    
Cardiolipin Antibodies, IgG & IgM
(ACAGM)		 Ref BT or  RT
 IgG > 23 GPL
IgM > 11 MPL		 Mailout: 5-7 days
 
Carotene
(CAROT)   
Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
PROTECT FROM LIGHT.  Freeze serum 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Catecholamines, Plasma
(PLCAT)		 Ref 10 ml blood, 2 GRN  (sodium heparin)
Separate plasma from cells ASAP and freeze. 		ARUP Test Directory
 		 Mailout: 5-7 days
Catecholamines, Urine Free
(CATU)   		Ref 24 hr urine ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cat Scratch [Bartonella] Antibody-IgG
(CATIG)		 Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cat Scratch [Bartonella] Antibody-IgM
(CATIM)		 Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cat Scratch [Bartonella] Panel
(CATSF)		 Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
CBC and Differential- Adults
(CBCC)		 Heme  Adults: 3.0 ml blood,1LT

  MALE FEMALE
WBC 3-12 3-12 K/μL
RBC 4.5-6.0 3.8-5.2 m/uL
HgB 13.5-17.5 11.5-16 g/dl
Hct 40-52 34-47%
MCV 79-96 79-99 fl
MCH 27-36 27-36 pg
MCHC 30-36 30-36 g/dl
PLT 150-500 150-500 K/μL

Differential  
Neutrophils 40-80%
2.5-8.2 K/ul
Lymphocytes 10-60%
1.0-4.8 K/ul
Monocytes 0-20%
0.1-1.0 K/ul
Eosinophils 0-10%
0.0-0.4 K/ul
Basophils 0-5%
0.00-0.22 K/ul
24 hrs/ 7 days
Rout: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CBC and Differential- Pediatric
(PCBC)		 Heme  Peds: 1 LT bullet tube Pediatric Normal Ranges 24 hrs/ 7 days
Rout: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CD3 Lymphocyte Levels
(CD3/5)   		Flow 1 LT
 		 Normal Ranges:
CD3: 64-82%;
1171-2005/µl

CD5: 70-82%;
700-3280/µl

Therapeutic range for CD3 or CD5:
< 10%;  100/µl 		M-F
Results: 4-24 hrs
CD4 T Cell Subset
(CD4)   		Flow 1 LT
 		 39-57%,
720-1348/µl 		M-F
Results: 4-24 hrs
CD4/8 Ratio     Flow
 		 See Helper/Suppressor Panel    
CD34 [Human Progenitor Cell Antigen]
(APB34) {ProCount}   		Flow 1 LT
 		 NR = Negative.
Therapeutic range is any increase over the normal range.		 M-F
Results: 4-24 hrs
CEA
(CEA2)		 Chem 5 ml blood; 1 Gold Top  Non-smokers:0.0-3.0 ng/mL
Smokers:0.0-5.0 ng/mL

M, W, F

 
Cell Count and Differential, CSF
(CSFCT)		 Heme 1 ml CSF (minimum), usually tube #3 
Cell counts cannot be performed on clotted samples.		 <5 mature WBC/µl
100% nonreactive monocytes / lymphs.
Interpretive report.
Critical Values
1) WBC count >10 cells/µl
2) ≥ 50% PMNS
3) Microorganisms
4) Malignant Cells

Neonates:
1)≥ 30 WBC count
2)≥ 50% PMNS
 

 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
 
Cell Count and Differential, Peritoneal Lavage
(BFSCT)		 Heme 10ml fluid minimum in a sterile container. Syringe or bag not acceptable.
Cell counts cannot be performed on clotted samples.		 Negative:
RBC <25,000/µl
WBC < 100/µl
No organisms, foreign material

Blunt Injury-Positive:
RBC >100,000/µl
WBC >500/µl

Penetrating Injury-Positive:
RBC >50,000/µl
WBC >500/µl

 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Cell Count and Differential,  Peritoneal Fluid
(BFSCT)		 Heme 1 ml fluid minimum in a sterile container.  Syringe or bag not acceptable.  Cell counts cannot be performed on clotted specimens. Clear, pale yellow
WBC < 300/µl
No microorganisms
Critical Values:
1) WBC > 500/µl
2) ≥ 50% PMNS
3) Microorganisms
4) Malignant cells		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Cell Count and Differential, Pleural Fluid 
(BFSCT)		 Heme 2 ml fluid minimum in a sterile container.   Syringe or bag not acceptable.  Cell counts cannot be performed on clotted specimens. Clear, pale yellow
WBC <1000 /µl
<20% neutrophils
<50% lymphs
>50% mesothelial cells
Interpretive report.
Critical Values:
>1000WBC/µl
>50% PMN
Organisms
Malignant cells		 24 hrs/7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
 
Cell Count and Differential, Synovial
(BFSCT)		 Heme 2 ml fluid, 1 GRN (sodium heparin)
Syringe or bag not acceptable. Cell counts cannot be performed on clotted specimens.		 Clear, straw and viscous.
WBC <200 /µl
<25% PMN
No crystals seen
Interpretive report.
Critical Values:
1) Uric Acid and calcium              pyrophosphate crystals
2) >1000 WBC/µl
3) >50% PMN's
4) Microorganisms.		 24 hr/7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
 
Celontin
 		  Ref See Methsuximide/ Normethsuximide   Mailout
Centromere Antibody
(ANTC)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 1-2 days
Cerebrospinal Fluid Cell Count and Differential
(BFSCT)		 Heme See Cell Count and Differential, CSF See Cell Count and Differential, CSF 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
 
Ceruloplasmin, Serum  
(CERUL)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
CH50 Complement  
(CH50C)		 Ref 7 ml blood, large RT on ice.  Separate serum from cells ASAP and freeze. ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chemotaxis Ref 15 ml heparinized blood sterile, 3 GRN   Interpretive report Mailout: 5-7 days
Chimerism
Pre-Transplant (PRETR)
Post-Transplant (PSTTR)		 Ref (VA) See the VA on-line lab manual for more information.   Mailout:
Chlamydia Antibody- IgG/IgM
(CHLGM)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chlamydia Culture
(CHLAM)		 Ref (ACH) Swab in Special Media. Obtain from UAMS Central Supply. Send on ice.   No chlamydia isolated Mailout: 5-7 days
Chloramphenicol
(CHLOR)		 Ref 7 ml blood, 1 RT
Freeze serum 		ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chlorazepate Ref 10 ml blood, 2 RT or Gold Top ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chlordiazepoxide
 		 Ref  See Librium   Mailout
Chloride, Plasma
Adult (CL)
Neonates (CLP)
  
 		 Chem  5 ml blood, 1 Light Green
Neonates: 1 green or amber bullet tube		 Plasma: 98 - 107 mEq/L

Neonates:
100 - 117 mmol/L
Critical Values:
≤90 or ≥120		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
 
Chloride, Urine
(UCL)		 Chem 24 hour urine collection Urine: 110 - 250 mEq/24 hr 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
Chloride, Sweat ACH     Performed at ACH by appointment. Call (501)
320-1300 
Cholesterol Esters Ref 10 ml blood, 1 Large RT or  2 Gold Top. Patient fasting 12 hours Mayo Mailout: 5-7 days
Cholesterol, Total 
(CHOL)		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 GHalo
Patient fasting 12 hours 		ADULT RANGES:
 Desirable: <200 mg/dL
 Borderline: 200-239 mg/dL
 High Risk: >239 mg/dL

CHILDREN and ADOLESCENTS:
 Desirable: <170 mg/dL
 Borderline: 170-199 mg/dL
 High: >199 mg/dL

 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Cholesterol-HDL
(HDL)   
 		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green 
Patient fasting 12 hours 		Desirable: ≥60 mg/dL
Increased Risk: ≤40 mg/dL		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
 
Cholesterol-LDL ,
calculated   
(LDL)		 Chem 5ml blood, 1 Light Green
Patient fasting 12 hours 		Optimal: < 110 mg/dL
Low risk: 100-129 mg/dL
Borderline risk: 130-159 mg/dL
High: >159 mg/dL

An optional LDL-C goal of less than 70 mg/dL may be considered for patients at high CHD risk.  In children and adolescents a desirable LDL serum cholesterol is less than 110 mg/dL.

24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
 
Cholesterol-LDL,
measured		 Ref 5 mL blood, 1 Gold Top ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cholinesterase [Pseudo], Serum
(PCLNS)		  Ref (ACH) 2 ml blood; 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Freeze serum.		 M: 5.9 -12.2 U/mL
F: 4.7-10.5 U/mL		 Mailout
Cholinesterase, RBC 
(CLNS)		 Ref 5 ml blood; 1 LT
Do not spin or Freeze 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chromatin Chem See Anti-Chromatin    
Chromium, Serum  Ref 7 ml blood, dark blue tube with no additives.
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Avoid the use of glass. 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chromium, Urine Ref 24 hr collection in Type 1 jug.  ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Chromogranin A Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 7-10 days
Chromosome Studies   Contact  Cytogenetics lab for specimen and transport requirements (526-8000). Interpretive  
Chronic Leukemia/Lymphoma Panel Flow 1 LT, Bone marrow aspirate, Biopsy, Tissue or Body Fluid Interpretive report.  Includes enumeration of all lymphocytes and subsets. M-F
Results: 24-48 hrs
Citric Acid, Urine Ref 24 urine sample.  Refer to ARUP  manual for specific collection requirements ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
CK, Total
(CK)		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green Male: 49 - 397 IU/L
Female: 30 - 235 IU/L
 		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CK Index
Includes CK, CKMB and Index Value
(CKI)		 Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green 0.0 - 2.4

A relative index of ≥ 2.5 may indicate cardiac origin.		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CKMB
(CKMB)
   		Chem 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green 0.2 - 5.0 ng/mL
 		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Clindamycin Level
 		 Ref See Antibiotic Level    
Clonazepam
(CLONA)  		Ref 7 ml blood, 1 RT
Freeze serum		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Clonidine
(CLOND)		 Ref (1)15 ml RT, (2)gray tops, or urine
 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Clonopin
 		   See Clonazepam    
Clostridium difficile Toxin A or B Assay
(CDIF)    		Micro

Stool 2-3 ml in sterile, no additive, leakproof container.

Must be liquid stool. 		 Negative
Physician will be called with Positive results.		 Daily
Result: 24 Hrs.
CMV, Quantitative by PCR on plasma
(QCMV)  		Molec.
Diagnostics		 1 Pearl Top Tube None detected M-F
Cutoff: 7:30am
Results: 1-4 days
CMV Culture, Urine ACH Sterile Container.  Send on ice.   Negative M-F Mailout
Results:
10-14 days
 
CMV, BAL DFA   ACH Bronchioalveolar  Lavage (1-5 ml) Transport immediately on ice and mark STAT and call 67047. Negative M-F Mailout
Cutoff: 1:30 pm
Results: 1-2 days
 
CMV-IgG
(CMVG)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 Red top or 1 Gold top

 		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
CMV-IgM  
(CMVM)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
CMV qPCR CSF (CMVCS)   1 mL CSF ViraCor Laboratories  
CO2, Total
Adults (CO2)   
Neonates (CO2P)		 Chem

See Carbon Dioxide

    
Cocaine, Urine Screen
(COKE)
 		 Chem 5 ml urine Negative

This is a screening test.  These results should not be used for forensic or pre-employment purposes.		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Cold Agglutinins 
(CLDAG)		 Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT 
MUST be placed in and transported in warm sand. (available in clin lab).  Keep at 37oC.   		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 2-5 days
Cold Autoabsorption BBK 2 EDTA tubes and order sheet initialed by blood collector. Includes type & antibody screen Negative.
Performed following a positive antibody screen		 24hrs/7days
Compatibility Study [Crossmatch] BBK 2 EDTA tubes and order sheet initialed by blood collector. Includes type & antibody screen Compatible massive transfusions.  Contact  CP resident (688-2820) Valid for 72hrs from the time of draw. 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Complement C3
(C3)   		Immu See C3    
Complement C4
(C4)  		 Immu See C4    
Complement Decay Rate Ref 5 ml blood, 1 LT 3 ml plasma, freeze  Less than 50%
Total complement: 40-85 CH 50 units		 Mailout: 5-7 days
Complement, Total Hemolytic  Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT or Gold Top
Transport on ice! 		189 - 420 units Mailout: 5-7 days
Complete Blood Count
 		 Heme See CBC and Differential    
Compound S, Blood Ref 5 ml blood, 1 RT, 1 LT or 1 GRN.  Not appropriate for patients <3 months of age    ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Coombs Test, Direct
Adult
{Antihuman Globulin Test}
(DDC)  		 BBK 1 EDTA tube and order sheet initialed by blood collector.  Profile includes monospecific AHG Eluate (antibody ID of the eluate) & interpretation. 24hrs/7days
Coombs Test, Direct Neonate
{Antihuman Globulin Test}
(DAT)		 BBK 1 EDTA tube of cord specimen or venous blood.  Tube and order sheet initialed by blood collector. Detection of hemolytic disease of newborn (HDN). Eluates performed as indicated. 24hrs/7days
Coombs Test,  Indirect {Antibody Screen}
(IAT) 		BBK 1 EDTA tube and order sheet initialed by blood collector. 
 		 Detection of clinically significant blood group allo-antibodies. 24 hrs/7 days
STAT: 30 min
Copper, Serum 
(COPPR)		 Ref 7 ml blood Dark Blue, no additives. ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Copper, Urine
(UCOPP)		 Ref Random or 24 hr urine ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Coproporphyrin /  Uroporphyrin, Urine Ref See Porphyrins, Urine    
Cortisol
(CORT)		 Chem 5 ml blood; 1 Light Green AM: 4.3 - 22.4 µg/dL
PM: 3.1 - 16.7 µg/dL		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Cortisol, Urine Free
(URFC1)  		Ref 24 hr urine, refrigerated ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Coxsackie A9 Virus Antibodies
(CXA9)		 Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Coxsackie B Virus Antibodies Ref 6 ml blood, 1 Gold Top
Separate serum from cells ASAP.  Mark sample as "acute" or "convalescent"		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Creatinine, Plasma
Adult (CREAT)
Neonate (CREAP)		 Chem Adults: 5 ml blood, 1 Light Green   

Neonates: 1 green bullet tube		 Adult:
Female: 0.4 - 1.0 mg/dL
Male: 0.6-1.3 mg/dL

Pediatric Male and Female(Ages 2-17):  0.5-1.0 mg/dL

Neonates:0.4-1.8 mg/dL		 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr


  
Creatinine, Amniotic Fluid 
(FCR)		 Chem 1 ml amniotic fluid >2.0 mg/dL 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Creatinine, Urine
(UCR)		 Chem  24 hr timed urine in Type I bottle

Male:1.0 – 2.0 g/24 hr

Female:0.8-1.8 g/24 hr

 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Creatinine Clearance
(CLEAR)		 Chem  5 ml blood, 1 Light Green plus 
24 hr urine in Type I bottle.  		97 - 137 ml/min 24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 2-4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
Creatine Kinase, Total CK
(CK) 		Chem

See CK, Total

   
Crossmatch
{Compatibility Study}		 BBK 2 EDTA tubes and order sheet initialed by blood collector. Includes type & antibody screen Compatible massive transfusions.  Contact  CP resident (688-2820)
Valid for 72hrs from the time of draw. 		24 hrs/ 7 days
Results: 4 hrs
STAT: 1 hr
CRP, Quantitative
(CRP)		 Chem

See C-Reactive Protein

    
Cryofibrinogen
(CRYFB)		 Ref 1 full BLT. Must be kept at 37°C.  Do not  refrigerate or freeze at any time.  Call lab before sending to schedule. ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cryoglobulins
(CRYOG)  		Ref 10 ml blood, 1 large RT.
MUST be placed in and transported in warm sand. (available in clin lab).  Keep at 37oC.     		ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cryptococcal Antigen
(CRYP) 		Micro

5 ml blood, 1 RT or
1 ml CSF

(The sample is titered if positive.  A titer is performed no more frequently than every 7 days.) 

Negative

Physician will be called with Positive results. 		 Daily
Result: Same day
Cryptosporidium Exam Ref

Stool transported in PVA and 10% Formalin collection set.

(pink and blue cap)

(Must be filled to fill line or specimen will be rejected.)

  		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Crystal Exam, Synovial Fluid   Heme See Cell Count and Differential, Synovial Fluid      
CSF Oligoclonal Bands Imm 3 ml CSF + 5ml Gold Top.
Send serum Gold Top for electrophoresis.  		No bands detected M-F
Cutoff: 1pm
Result: 24-72 hours
CSF Protein Electrophoresis
(SFPEP)		 Imm 3 ml CSF + 5ml Gold Top.
Send serum Gold Top for electrophoresis.  		Prealbumin: 2-7%
Albumin: 50-70%
Alpha 1: 1-7%
Alpha 2: 3-12%
Beta: 7-23%
Gamma: 3-13%
plus interpretive report		 M-F
Cutoff: 2pm
Result: 24-72 hrs
Culture, Abscess/Wound
(AWCLT)		 Micro

Pus and or drainage collected in Sterile, no additive, leakproof, leakproof container or needle aspirate are preferred. (Swabs are not optimal) 

Decontaminate the skin surface, collect purulent material aseptically from undrained abscesses using a sterile needle and syringe. Alternately, open abscess with scalpel and collect expressed material with syringe or swab. Open wounds will require proper cleansing with removal of scab or existing exudate and the collection of tissue from the leading edge of the wound. Culture swabs are not the collection device of choice, however are frequently submitted due to ease of collection. 		 Negative Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs
Culture, Adenovirus
 		ACH Throat, rectal, or conjunctival swab in  transport media. TRANSPORT ON ICE.  Negative; Positives called to physician
when apparent.		 M-F 8am-2pm
Culture, AFB
(AFCLT)
 		Micro

Sputum (more than 5cc), bronchial washings, bronchial lavage, gastric aspirate, urine (50-100 mL), 1-5 mL CSF, body fluid, tissue, submitted in a sterile, leakproof container. Prefer early morning specimens of urine and sputum (3 consecutive days optimum for sputum). For blood see "AFB Blood Culture"

(Swabs are not acceptable and cause for rejection of specimen.) 

Negative

Physician and infection control will be called with Positive results. 		 M-F.
Results: 6 to 8 wks
Culture, Anaerobic
(ANCLT)		 Micro

Anaerobe transport media or transport to Clinical Lab immediately. Includes gram stain.

Pus and or drainage collected in sterile, no additive, leakproof container or needle aspirate are preferred. (Swabs are not optimal) 

Decontaminate the skin surface, collect purulent material aseptically from undrained abscesses using a sterile needle and syringe. Alternately, open abscess with scalpel and collect expressed material with syringe or swab. Open wounds will require proper cleansing with removal of scab or existing exudate and the collection of tissue from the leading edge of the wound.

§   Anaerobic culture swabs are not the collection device of choice, however are frequently submitted due to ease of collection.

§   Must also have an aerobic culture ordered.

§   Use of anaerobic transport media is required.

§   Place specimen in anaerobic transport media if available. Otherwise, place in a sterile leakproof container and transport to the Microbiology laboratory promptly.

§   Unacceptable specimens: specimens from body sites with normal anaerobic flora (throat, mouth, rectum); urine (clean catch, catheterized); cervix, placenta, IV catheter tips.

 		 Negative Daily
Results: 5 days
Culture, Blood
(BCLT)  		 Micro

Adults: 20 mL total-10mL blood in each aerobic & anaerobic bottle.

Nursery: 0.5-4mL per pediatric bottle

Use Chloraprep to disinfectant skin. Disinfect the tops of the bottles with alcohol swab. Place 8-10 mL blood in BacT/Alert aerobic bottle and 8-10 mL blood in BacT/Alert anaerobic bottle. For samples less than 5 mL, collect blood in pediatric BacT/Alert bottle (yellow).  See Nursing Procedure for Blood Culture Collection 		 Negative
Physician will be called with Positive results.		 Daily
Result: 5 days.

Culture, Blood Culture for Histoplasma

(BCHIS)

 

 Micro

Isolator Tube (10 mL) obtained through the Omni system.

Use Chloraprep to disinfectant skin. Disinfect the tops of the tube with alcohol swab.  See Nursing Procedure for Blood Culture Collection

 

 Negative
Physician will be called with Positive results.

M-F

Results: 4 wks.

 

Culture, Body Fluid
(BFCLT)

 

Includes:

Amniotic, CSF (tube #2), joint fluids, dialysate, paracentesis, peritoneal, thoracentesis, etc.		 Micro Sterile, no additive, leakproof container.  Includes gram stain.

Negative-

Physician will be called with Positive results. 

Daily

Results: 72 hrs. 
Culture, Bone Marrow
(BFCLT)		 Micro

0.5 ml minimum.

When scheduling bone marrow, request technologist to bring special Pediatric Isolator tube to bedside 		 Negative Daily Results:  72 hrs.
Culture, Bone
(BONE) 		Micro

Sterile, no additive, leakproof container. 

Gram stain is not performed. 

Negative-

Physician will be called with Positive results. 		 Daily
Results: 5 days

Culture, Bronchial Alveolar Lavage(BAL) (Culture and Gram Stain)

(BBCLT) 		 Micro 5mL Minimum in a sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs.

Culture, Bronchial Brush (Culture and Gram Stain)

(BBCLT)

 

 Micro For quantitative culture, place brush into 1 ml sterile saline. (1 ml saline tubes may be obtained from Microbiology)  Negative

Daily

Results: 48-72 hrs.

 

Culture, Campylobacter

(CAMPC)

 

 Micro

Fresh stool in Cary-Blair preservative/transport vial; fill to the line indicated on vial and mix well.

(Must be filled to fill line or specimen will be rejected.)

Not performed on in-patients who have been hospitalized more than 3 days.

 

Negative

Physician will be called with Positive results.

 

Daily

Results: 48-72 hrs.

 
Culture, Chlamydia
(CHLAM)		 Ref (ACH) Swab in special media. Obtain from Clinical Lab. Send on ice.   No chlamydia isolated Mailout: 1-45 days
Culture, CMV Blood Ref (ACH) Sodium Heparin-Special Green Top Tube.
Keep at room temperature. Should be sent STAT.  		Negative M-F Mailout
Cutoff: 2pm
Results: 5-7 days
Culture, CMV Urine Ref (ACH) Sterile Container. 
Send on ice.   		Negative M-F Mailout
Results: 5-7 days
 
Culture, Cystic Fibrosis (Culture and Gram Stain)
(CFRES)		 Micro Sputum transported in sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 72 hrs.
Culture, Dialysate 
(BFCLT)		 Micro See Culture, Body Fluid Negative; Positive results called to physician. Daily
Results: Up to 5 days

Culture, Eye/ Corneal Scrapings

(AWCLT)

 

 Micro

§    Media (BAP, CHOC) is available from Microbiology for direct inoculation, particularly of corneal scrapings.

§    Note:  directly plated specimens do not include a gram stain, unless a slide is prepared, too.

Culture transport swab is also acceptable.

 

 Negative Daily
Results: 72 hrs. 
Culture, Fungal
(FNCLT)

 		Micro

Sterile, no additive, leakproof container. 

(Swabs are not acceptable and will be rejected.)

(Fungal smear included.) 

Negative

Physician will be called for cultures exhibiting mould growth.
 		Daily
Results: 4 weeks
Culture, Group B Strep Genital Screen
(GNSTR)		 Micro Vaginal or anorectum swab in Amies transport media (white cap) Negative Daily
Results: 72 hrs
Culture, Gonorrhea (GC)
(GCCLT)		 Micro Swab in Amies with charcoal transport media (green cap)   

Negative

Physician will be called for cultures growing Neisseria gonorrhoeae 		 Daily
Result: 48-72 hrs.
Culture, Herpes ACH Swab in viral Transport media. TRANSPORT ON ICE.   Negative; Positive results called to physician. M-F
Result: 1-14 days
Culture, Legionella
(LGCLT)		 Micro Sputum or other respiratory specimens transported in sterile, no additive, leakproof container.   

Negative

Physician will be called with Positive Legionella results. 		 Daily
Results: 7 days
Culture, Mycobacteria {AFB}
(AFCLT)
 		Micro

Sputum (more than 5cc), bronchial washings, bronchial lavage, gastric aspirate, urine (50-100 mL), 1-5 mL CSF, body fluid, tissue, submitted in a sterile, leakproof container. Prefer early morning specimens of urine and sputum (3 consecutive days optimum for sputum). For blood see "AFB Blood Culture"

(Swabs are not acceptable and cause for rejection of specimen.) 

Negative

Physician and infection control will be called with Positive results. 		 M-F.
Results: 6 to 8  wks
Culture, Nocardia
(FNCLT)		 Micro See Culture, Fungal    
Culture, Nose
(NORSA)		 Micro

Swab transported in Amies transport media (white cap)

Culture examined for Methicillin (Oxacillin) Resistant Staphylococcus aureus only.

 

 Negative Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs.

Culture, Nose Fungal

(FNCLT)

 

 Micro

Nasal wash

(Swabs are not acceptable and will be rejected.)

Culture examined for MOULD only.

 

Negative

Physician will be called with cultures exhibiting mould growth

 

Daily

Results: 4 wks.

 
Culture, Respiratory
(Culture and Gram Stain)
(RSCLT)		 Micro Sputum, endotracheal, or tracheal (not BAL—See Bronchoalveolar Lavage) transported in sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs
Culture, Sputum
(RSCLT)		 Micro See Culture, Respiratory
above		    
Culture, Stool 
(ITCLT) 
 

Includes culture for:

Salmonella and Shigella

(Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, and Vibrio are looked for upon request.)

 

 Micro

Fresh stool in Cary-Blair preservative/transport vial; fill to the line indicated on vial and mix well. (Must be filled to fill line or specimen will be rejected.)

Not performed on in-patients who have been hospitalized more than 3 days. 

Negative

Physician will be called if Positive for Salmonella or Shigella (or designated pathogens when requested) 		 Daily
Result: 72-96 hrs
Culture, Throat
(SACLT)		 Micro

Swab transported in Amies transport media (white cap)

Or

Swab transported in LQ Stuart media (red cap)

 

 Negative for Group A Streptococcus Daily
Results: 48-72 hrs.
Culture, Tissue
(TSCLT)
 (Culture and Gram Stain)

 		 Micro One (1) cm3 Tissue, if possible, in sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 5 days
Culture, Urine 
(URCLT)		 Micro

BD Urine C & S preservative (grey top with yellow label) container.

Disinfect top of tube with alcohol before injecting urine.

  

Negative Daily
Result: 48-72 hrs
Culture, Virus Ref (ACH)   Sterile container for fluids on ICE. Transport media for swabs on ICE.
SGRN at room temperature for blood.  
See Clinical Virology for further information.		 Negative; Positive results called to physician. M-F
8am-2pm
Result: 1-42 days
Culture, Wound/Abscess
(AWCLT)		 Micro

Pus and or drainage collected in Sterile, no additive, leakproof, leakproof container or needle aspirate are preferred. (Swabs are not optimal) 

Decontaminate the skin surface, collect purulent material aseptically from undrained abscesses using a sterile needle and syringe. Alternately, open abscess with scalpel and collect expressed material with syringe or swab. Open wounds will require proper cleansing with removal of scab or existing exudate and the collection of tissue from the leading edge of the wound. Culture swabs are not the collection device of choice, however are frequently submitted due to ease of collection. 		 Negative Daily
Result: 48-72 hrs
Culture, Yersinia
(YRCLT)		 Micro

Fresh stool in Cary-Blair preservative/transport vial; fill to the line indicated on vial and mix well. (Must be filled to fill line or specimen will be rejected.)

Not performed on in-patients who have been hospitalized more than 3 days.

 

Negative

Physician will be called if culture is Positive for Yersinia

 

Daily

Results: 72 hrs.

 
Cyanide Ref 7 ml blood, 1 GRN.
Do not freeze or refrigerate		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cyclic AMP, Plasma or Urine Ref 5 ml blood, 1 LT
or random urine		 ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cyclosporin
(CYCLO)		 Chem 5 ml blood; 1 LT   100 - 400 ng/mL
 		 Daily
Cutoff: 11:30am
Results: Next day
Cylex Immunknow Assay
(CYLX)		 Flow 1 SGRN (sodium heparin)  ATP:
Low <225 ng/mL
Moderate 226 - 524
High >525 ng/mL		 Collect specimens M - W only or Thurs before noon.  Do not collect on weekends, holidays or the day before holidays.  Specimen must be less than 30 hours old to be tested.

Results: 24-48 hrs
 
Cystatin C
(CYSTC)		 Immu 7 ml blood, 1 Gold Top 0.53 - 0.95 mg/L M-F
Cutoff: 2 pm
Results: 24 hrs

 

 
Cystic Fibrosis Culture
and gram stain
(CFRES)
 		 Micro Sputum transported in sterile, no additive, leakproof container. Negative Daily
Results: 72 hrs
Cystine, Urine Quantitative Ref 24 hr urine, Type III container from lab.   ARUP Test Directory Mailout: 5-7 days
Cytapheresis   Therapeutic Apheresis,
Contact CP Resident (501-688-2820) to schedule.		    
Cytomegalovirus
 		   See CMV    
Cytoplasmic Immunoglobulin vs. DNA Flow 1 GRN (Na heparin) + 1 LT,
Bone marrow aspirate, Biopsy/Tissue,  or Body Fluid 		Interpretive report M-F
Results: 24-48 hrs

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