Guidelines
Laboratory Investigations

Laboratory Investigations

Labs depend on Admission pathway

Please see specific guidance on adult and pediatric COVID-19 clinical order sets

COVID-unit or IMCU

  • CBC, auto diff, INR, PTT
  • Electrolytes (Na, K), chloride, calcium, magnesium, phosphate, total CO2
  • Creatinine, urea, random glucose
  • CK, troponin, ALT, AST, albumin, bilirubin
  • Ferritin (do not cancel note), D−Dimer
  • CRP
  • ABG
  • HIV, Hepatitis C (diagnosis)
  • C3, C4, immunoglobulins
  • Lipid profile
  • NT−proBNP (CZ only)
  • Lipase
  • Beta−HCG (women of childbearing potential)

ICU

  • Label ALL bags as "COVID−19
  • Double bag ALL specimens from suspected or confirmed COVID−19 patients
  • Place microbiology specimens in separate double bags from ALL other lab samples
  • Continue ICU Admission order set laboratory investigations.
  • HIV, Hepatitis C (diagnosis)

Regional Care Unit (RCU)

  • Investigations are not required for RCU admission and should be ordered to guide management decisions within goals of care.
  • If comfort care only, investigations are not indicated