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Special Chemistry

Default Test Order for Common Test Order Errors

Test Name OrderedSample Type ReceivedIncorrect Test RequestedDefault ActionReason for Default ActionAttached Abbreviation to Be Used*
*Abbreviation key:
CHGCOL: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the collection time submitted.”
CHGHCL: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the preserved or unpreserved sample submitted.”
CHGSRC: “Please note that the test number was changed to reflect the specimen source submitted.”
Fecal Fat72-hour collection001677 (qualitative)Change to 001354 − Fecal Fat, QuantitativeChange to test number for 72-hour collection.CHGCOL
Fecal FatRandom001354 (quantitative)Change to 001677 − Fecal Fat, QualitativeChange to test number for random collection.CHGCOL
PorphyrinsRandom urine003194 (24-hour urine)Change to 120980 − Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random UrineChange to test number for random collection.CHGCOL
Porphyrins24-hour urine120980 (random urine)Change to 003194 − Porphyrins, Quantitative, 24-hour UrineChange to test number for 24-hour collection.CHGCOL
SerotoninEDTA whole blood120204 (serum)Change to 120089 − Serotonin, Whole BloodChange to match the specimen type received.CHGSRC
SerotoninSerum120089 (whole blood)Change to 120204 − SerotoninChange 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.