ELECTROLYTES PANEL

Test Code
LAB16


Alias/See Also
LYTES


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Choride, CO2 and Anion Gap


Preferred Specimen
Serum collected from Green top/Gel Li Hep


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
ISE

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
SODIUM ISE 133 - 145 mEq/L
Critical values: <120 or >150 *infant 0 day - 1 year:<125 or >150
POTASSIUM ISE 3.3 - 5.1 mEq/L
Critical values: <2.5 or >6.0 mEq/L
CHLORIDE ISE 96 - 108 mEq/L
Critical values: <75, >140 mEq/L
CARBON DIOXIDE Kinetic 22 - 29 Critical values: <15 or  >40 mEq/L


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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