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Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Electrolytes and Ionized Calcium - Blood
| Source | Blood |
| Mnemonic | CHEM8+ |
| Specimen Requirements | Lithium Heparin Whole Blood or 2 dry lithium heparin syringes Minimum sample 300 µL Lithium Heparin Whole Blood VHF chemistry panels (WBCMP, CHEM8+ and WBLPP), blood gases, ionized calcium, lactate, BHCG and Troponin I can all be performed on 1mL lithium heparin whole blood. |
| Specimen Handling | Sample must be analyzed within 60 minutes of collection. |
| Additional Information | If Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) or other viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) is suspected, the ordering physician MUST contact the local zone Medical Officer of Health by the fastest means possible. ANY and ALL laboratory testing for patients with suspected EVD or VHF MUST be coordinated and approved through the local zone Medical Officer of Health. CLS staff: Refer to the VHF Documents section of the BCERP manual for enhanced safety procedures. CHEM8+ includes Sodium, Potassium, Chloride and Ionized Calcium. |
| Testing Location | Chemistry-ACH, SHC
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| Testing Frequency | Daily |
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| Reference Interval | Sodium Click here for critical values. |