STAT ORDERING PRIORITIES
In order to assure that work on critical patients is performed as quickly as possible, the laboratory provides STAT testing which is available to all physicians. Tests are done on a first come, first served basis. Time is measured from receipt of the specimen in the laboratory to release of results.
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ABO/Rh
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30
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ABO/RH for RhoGam
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60
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Amikacin
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60
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Antithrombin III Activity
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60
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Arterial Blood Gases and Co-oximetry
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20
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Basic Metabolic Panel:
Electrolytes, BUN, Creatinine, Glucose
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45
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Beta HCG, Quantitative
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60
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Bleeding Time (by appointment 7:30 AM – 15:00 PM only)
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60
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Caffeine
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120
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Calcium, ionized
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30
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CBC (Complete Blood Count)
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30
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CKMB
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45
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D-dimer
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35
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Drug Screen, Abuse
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1 – 4 hours
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Drug Screen, Urine
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2 – 4 hours
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Drug Screens: Turnaround times are dependent on drug confirmations required
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Ethylene Glycol
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3-4 hours
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Factor Activities
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2 hours
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Factor Inhibitors
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4 hours
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Fetal Fibronectin
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60
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Fibrinogen
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35
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Flu Test, Rapid (during influenza season: March-October)
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60
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Glucose, Whole Blood
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20
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Gram Stain
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60
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Heparin Level
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120
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Heparin Level, Low Molecular Weight Heparin
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120
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Lidocaine
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4 – 5 hours
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Lithium
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60
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Methotrexate
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120
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Mono Test (Heterophile)
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60
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Occult Blood
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60
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Pregnancy Test
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30
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PT (Prothrombin time)
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35
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PTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time)
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35
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Strep Test, Rapid
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60
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Troponin I
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45
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Type and Crossmatch
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60
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Urinalysis
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35
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Wet Prep
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60
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