Clinicians should always be notified of "panic values," that is, potentially life-threatening results. An example of a panic value is a(n):
a. elevated thyroid level.
b. positive urine culture.
c. positive blood culture.
d. elevated sodium level.
C
Clinicians should be immediately notified of panic values. Panic values are potential life-threatening results; for example, a positive Gram stain for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and a positive blood culture are both panic values. Reference ranges must be included on the report when appropriate.
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