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ELECTROLYTES

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
LYTES


Alias/See Also
K(LYTES), LYTES


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, ANION GAP


Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2mLs


Instructions
DRAW 1 LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN)PST TUBE, SPIN DOWN AND SEND TO LAB.


Transport Container
ORIGINAL TUBE


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 1 day
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 weeks


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
HEMOLYSIS >2+ WILL Cancel K+ values.


Methodology
Indirect ISE, Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
Test Reference range
Sodium 135-145 mmol/L
Potassium 3.5-5.0 mmol/L
Chloride 100-110 mmol/L
CO2 20-30 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
See individual tests


Performing Laboratory
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



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.