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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Electrolytes and Ionized Calcium, Blood - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | CHEM8+ | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Lithium Heparin Whole Blood or 2 dry lithium heparin syringes Do not centrifuge tube. Minimum sample 300 µL Lithium Heparin Whole Blood VHF chemistry panels (WBCMP, CHEM8+ and WBLPP), blood gases, ionized calcium, lactate, BHCG and Troponin I can all be performed on 1mL lithium heparin whole blood. | ||
| Processing: | Sample must be analyzed within 60 minutes of collection. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Reference Interval: | Sodium Potassium Chloride Ionized Calcium | ||
| Critical Value: | Click for critical values | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | If Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) or other viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) is suspected, the ordering physician MUST contact the local zone Medical Officer of Health by the fastest means possible. ANY and ALL laboratory testing for patients with suspected EVD or VHF MUST be coordinated and approved through the local zone Medical Officer of Health. CLS staff: Refer to the VHF Documents section of the BCERP manual for enhanced safety procedures. CHEM8+ includes Sodium, Potassium, Chloride and Ionized Calcium. | ||
