Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid Electrolyte and Metabolite Profile (End-of-Reporting Period)
This test measures key chemicals in your peritoneal dialysis fluid to check how well your body is balancing important substances like electrolytes and waste products.
Your fluid balance and kidney function are monitored through fluid chemistry tests during continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD).
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 64357-7
- Short code
- HOMEPATIENTSONCONTINUOUSCYCLICPERITONEALDIALYSISCCPDATENDOFREPORTING
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What This Test Measures
This test evaluates several key components in your dialysis fluid, including electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, chloride) and metabolites (like glucose, urea, creatinine). These measurements help ensure your body stays in balance while undergoing dialysis.
Why It Matters During CCPD
CCPD involves cycling dialysis fluid through your abdomen for several hours each day. Your fluid chemistry reflects how well your body is processing waste and maintaining fluid balance, so these tests help doctors adjust your treatment plan if needed.
Common Analytes Monitored
Typically, this profile includes electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium) and glucose-related metabolites (e.g., glucose concentration, glucose degradation products). These help assess hydration status, electrolyte levels, and glucose metabolism during dialysis.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed for this test. Your dialysis fluid is collected at the end of your CCPD cycle, and a small sample is analyzed to check for the listed chemicals.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Abnormal levels of electrolytes or metabolites in your dialysis fluid can indicate issues like fluid overload, electrolyte imbalances, or ineffective waste removal. Doctors use these results to fine-tune your dialysis settings, such as fluid exchange times or glucose concentrations, to optimize your health and prevent complications like swelling, cramps, or high blood pressure.
Short name
CCPD Fluid Chemistry
Frequently asked questions
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