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Electrolyte Panel
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Test Code
LAB16
Alias/See Also
Lytes
CPT Codes
80051
Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide
Preferred Specimen
Light green top tube (lithium heparin plasma)
Minimum Volume
Whole blood: 700 uL (one full light-green-top microtainer or two full red-top microtainers).
Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.
Serum/plasma: 300 uL plasma.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold top (serum separator tube) or Red Top
Instructions
No hemolysis.
Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide. Serum acceptable.
Panel includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide. Serum acceptable.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: up to 7 days
Refrigerated: 4 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
Refrigerated: 4 weeks. Freeze for longer storage.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed, contaminated, not enough volume
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
See individual tests included in panel
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine