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Electrolytes, Arterial

Test Code
ELECTROLYTES,ARTERIAL


Alias/See Also
Lytes
Chemistry


Includes
Sodium, potassium and chloride


Preferred Specimen
Arterial blood in syringe


Transport Temperature
Transport Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Must deliver to lab at room temperature within 30 minutes of draw. DO NOT put on ice!


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
Sodium 135-145 mmol/L
Potassium 3.5-5 mmol/L
Chloride 100-110 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
see individual tests


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 4, 2022


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