Lab Information Manual

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Name:

PERITONEAL DIALYSIS FLUID (Biochemistry Specimen ID: DF)

Test Code: See Reference Values section below

Clinical Information:

Indication: Efficiency of Peritoneal Dialysis. The test results are meant to be input into the PET equation/software in the clinic.

For more information see:

Fluids Interpretive Guide

Collection Devices:

Preferred Device:	1 - Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Collection Container Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Collection Container Manufacturer: Catalogue #:
Alternate Device:	1 - Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Conical Tube Sterile 15 mL Screw Cap Conical Tube Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson Catalogue #:

Specimen Required:

Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid: 2.0 mL

Referral:

Requisition:

_SH Body Fluid Requisition (R250-10-53)

Reference Values:

Delphic Code	Test Name	Interpretation
CRFL	Creatinine	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.
GFL	Glucose	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.
PFL	Phosphate	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.
NAFL	Sodium	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.
TPFL	Total Protein	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.
UFL	Urea	No reference intervals established. Results are intended for input into the PET testing equations and are not to be used in isolation.

Availability:

Daily at Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface Hospital and Westman Lab. Other locations dependent on lab shipments to reference labs.