CICU Labs

5. Protein complex involved in muscle contraction; often measured to assess heart damage
8. This lab is done on arrival from OR/direct admit, involves obtaining samples from 3 different parts of the body
13. Blood lipids elevated with prolonged propofol infusion
14. Crucial electrolyte in myocardial contractility and rhythm, often checked in critically ill patients with arrhythmias
15. Metabolic byproduct elevated in tissue hypoxia or sepsis
17. To make sure the acid is being reduced due to increased risk of gastritis, GI bleed on VADs (daily lab)
18. Elevated levels of this marker can indicate hemolysis, commonly monitored in patients with ventricular assist devices
19. “Basic” green top we get (mostly) everyday
20. We ideally like this value greater than >30%

1. Test that measures the extrinsic pathway of coagulation and is used to assess clotting function
2. These two blue-top labs have to be hand delivered to lab
3. Biomarker that rises in response to bacterial infection, helping to distinguish between bacterial and viral causes
4. Hormone that helps the heart and blood vessels respond to stress/Marker released by the heart in response to volume overload, aiding in heart failure diagnosis
6. Key indicator of oxygen delivery vs. demand; this value will be lower in single ventricle patients
7. Bedside test offering rapid insight into oxygenation and ventilation during clinical decline
9. Biomarker for acute kidney injury, more sensitive than BUN and creatinine, especially in cardiac patients with poor renal perfusion
10. Checked after giving first dose of propranolol
11. Must have dual verifier before tubing this lab
12. Electrolyte checked when patient has ST elevation/arrhythmias,often monitored in patients on diuretics
16. Broad biomarker elevated with presence of infection