Electrolytes

Test Code
ELECT


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
CO2 Content
Anion Gap


Preferred Specimen
3.5 mL Lithium Heparin (mint top tube)


Minimum Volume
1 mL S/P


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum red top tube


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 3 months


Reference Range
Test: Sodium, S/P
Male/Female All Ages: 136-145 mmol/L

Test: Potassium, S/P
Male/Female All Ages 3.5-5.1 mmol/L

Test: Chloride, S/P
Male/Female All Ages: 98-107 mmol/L

Test: CO2 Content, S/P
Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <1 Month: 17.0-24.0 mmol/L
Male/Female Ages >=1 Month: 22.0-29.0 mmol/L

Test: ANION GAP
Male/Female All Ages: 7-16


Performing Laboratory
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.