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Special Chemistry
Default Test Order for Common Test Order Errors
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Test Name Ordered |
Sample Type Received |
Incorrect Test Requested |
Default Action |
Reason for Default Action |
Attached Abbreviation to Be Used* |
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*Abbreviation key: |
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CHGCOL: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the collection time submitted.” |
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CHGHCL: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the preserved or unpreserved sample submitted.” |
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CHGSRC: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the specimen source submitted.” |
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Fecal Fat |
72-hour collection |
001677 (qualitative) |
Change to 001354 − Fecal Fat, Quantitative |
Change to test number for 72-hour collection. |
CHGCOL |
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Fecal Fat |
Random |
001354 (quantitative) |
Change to 001677 − Fecal Fat, Qualitative |
Change to test number for random collection. |
CHGCOL |
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Porphyrins |
Random urine |
003194 (24-hour urine) |
Change to 120980 − Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random Urine |
Change to test number for random collection. |
CHGCOL |
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Porphyrins |
24-hour urine |
120980 (random urine) |
Change to 003194 − Porphyrins, Quantitative, 24-hour Urine |
Change to test number for 24-hour collection. |
CHGCOL |
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Serotonin |
EDTA whole blood |
120204 (serum) |
Change to 120089 − Serotonin, Whole Blood |
Change to match the specimen type received. |
CHGSRC |
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Serotonin |
Serum |
120089 (whole blood) |
Change to 120204 − Serotonin |
Change to match the specimen type received. |
CHGSRC |
Frozen Gel Packs. To ensure specimen integrity during warm weather, follow these Instructions for Use of frozen gel packs and specimen lockboxes.