Stroke Panel
Alternate Names
Code Stroke
SoftLab Order Code
NA - must order tests individually
Epic Order Name
Code Stroke
Epic Order ID
Found under order sets and panels - code stroke
Tests Included
APTT, BMP, CBC, PT/INR, Troponin-I
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Sample Type
Serum and Plasma
Collection Container
One Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
One Lavender (EDTA)
One RST (Orange Top Rapid Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
Fill blue top tube to fill line, 1.0 mL lavender, 3.0 mL RST
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis, QNS
Instructions
Include yellow stroke card/label with specimens
CPT Codes
See individual tests