Test Code RFAMA Renal Function Panel, Serum
Necessary Information
Patient's age and sex are required.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Serum gel tubes should be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
2. Red-top tubes should be centrifuged and the serum aliquoted into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Useful For
Aiding in diagnosis and management of conditions affecting kidney function
General health screening
Screening patients at risk of developing kidney disease
Management of patients with known kidney disease
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
KS | Potassium, S | Yes | Yes |
NAS | Sodium, S | Yes | Yes |
CL | Chloride, S | Yes | Yes |
HCO3 | Bicarbonate, S | Yes | Yes |
AGAP | Anion Gap | No | Yes |
BUN | Bld Urea Nitrog (BUN), S | Yes | Yes |
CRTS1 | Creatinine with eGFR, S | Yes | Yes |
CA | Calcium, Total, S | Yes | Yes |
GLURA | Glucose, Random, S | Yes | Yes |
ALB | Albumin, S | Yes | Yes |
PHOS | Phosphorus (Inorganic), S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
KS, NAS, CL: Potentiometric, Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode
HCO3: Photometric, Enzymatic
AGAP: Calculated result
BUN: Photometric, Urease
CRTS1: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
CA: Photometric
GLURA: Photometric/Hexokinase
ALB: Photometric, Bromcresol Green
PHOS: Photometric, Ammonium Molybdate
Reporting Name
Renal Function Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Clinical Information
This panel could be ordered when a patient has risk factors for kidney dysfunction such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, elevated cholesterol, or a family history of kidney disease. This panel may also be ordered when someone has signs and symptoms of kidney disease, though early kidney disease often does not cause any noticeable symptoms. It may be initially detected through routine blood or urine testing.
Reference Values
SODIUM
<1 year: Not established
≥1 year: 135-145 mmol/L
POTASSIUM
<1 year: Not established
≥1 year: 3.6-5.2 mmol/L
CHLORIDE
<1 year: Not established
1-17 years: 102-112 mmol/L
≥18 years: 98-107 mmol/L
BICARBONATE
Males
<1 year: Not established
1-2 years: 17-25 mmol/L
3 years: 18-26 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-27 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-28 mmol/L
8-17 years: 21-29 mmol/L
≥18 years: 22-29 mmol/L
Females
<1 year: Not established
1-3 years: 18-25 mmol/L
4-5 years: 19-26 mmol/L
6-7 years: 20-27 mmol/L
8-9 years: 21-28 mmol/L
≥10 years: 22-29 mmol/L
ANION GAP
<7 years: Not established
≥7 years: 7-15
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN (BUN)
Males
<12 months: Not established
1-17 years: 7-20 mg/dL
≥18 years: 8-24 mg/dL
Females
<12 months: Not established
1-17 years: 7-20 mg/dL
≥18 years: 6-21 mg/dL
CREATININE
Males
0-11 months: 0.17-0.42 mg/dL
1-5 years: 0.19-0.49 mg/dL
6-10 years: 0.26-0.61 mg/dL
11-14 years: 0.35-0.86 mg/dL
≥15 years: 0.74-1.35 mg/dL
Females
0-11 months: 0.17-0.42 mg/dL
1-5 years: 0.19-0.49 mg/dL
6-10 years: 0.26-0.61 mg/dL
11-15 years: 0.35-0.86 mg/dL
≥16 years: 0.59-1.04 mg/dL
ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (eGFR)
≥ 18 years old: ≥60 mL/min/BSA (body surface area)
Estimated GFR calculated using the 2021 CKD-EPI creatinine equation.
Note: eGFR results will not be calculated for patients younger than 18 years old.
CALCIUM
<1 year: 8.7-11.0 mg/dL
1-17 years: 9.3-10.6 mg/dL
18-59 years: 8.6-10.0 mg/dL
60-90 years: 8.8-10.2 mg/dL
>90 years: 8.2-9.6 mg/dL
GLUCOSE
0-11 months: Not established
≥1 year: 70-140 mg/dL
Total Protein
≥1 year: 6.3-7.9 g/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 12 months of age.
ALBUMIN
≥12 months: 3.5-5.0 g/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 12 months of age.
PHOSPHORUS
Males
1-4 years: 4.3-5.4 mg/dL
5-13 years: 3.7-5.4 mg/dL
14-15 years: 3.5-5.3 mg/dL
16-17 years: 3.1-4.7 mg/dL
≥18 years: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients that are younger than 12 months of age.
Females
1-7 years: 4.3-5.4 mg/dL
8-13 years: 4.0-5.2 mg/dL
14-15 years: 3.5-4.9 mg/dL
16-17 years: 3.1-4.7 mg/dL
≥18 years: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients that are younger than 12 months of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
KS: 84132
NAS: 84295
CL: 82435
HCO3: 82374
BUN: 84520
CRTS1: 82565
CA: 82310
GLURA: 82947
ALB: 82040
PHOS: 84100
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.