Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

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Fractional Excretion

Measurement of serum and urine creatinine, sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, and phosphorus by automated analyzer to determine electrolyte fractional excretion.

NameFractional Excretion
Code1173
SectionClinical Pathology
Species
Specimen

0.5 mL urine and one of the following: 0.5 mL serum or lithium heparin plasma

Sampling Requirements

Avoid hemolysis

Collection Container

Remove from red cells and place sample in an additive free transport tube.

Packing Instructions

Label all samples. Do not administer furosemide prior to collection.

Special Instructions

none

Price$35.00
Schedule
Lab Schedule Turnaround time
Canyon Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1—2 days
College Station Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday1 day