Cardiac Profile
Methodology
Test Utility
To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease.
Specimen Collection and Preparation
This test requires 3 different sample types in the following tubes:
Red top tube, minimum 3 mL
Lithium Heparin tube (green top), minimum 4 mL
K2 EDTA (purple top), minimum 3 mL
Specimen Storage and Stability
Store all specimen types at the following temperatures:
Room temperature: 15°C to 30°C no longer than 4 hours
Refrigerated: 2°C to 8°C up to 24 hours
Frozen: -20°C or lower up to 3 months
Specimen Rejection
Insufficient sample volume
Samples not stored at proper temperature
Frozen whole blood
Hemolyzed samples
Severely lipemic specimens
Specimen labeled incorrectly or not labeled
Reference Pages
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Result available within 24 hours of receipt in laboratory
NOTE: Specimens are refrigerated (2-8°) for 7 days before disposal
Contacts
Vibra Health Laboratory
1307- A, Allen Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 846-0663