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LYTES
MessageCHEMISTRY
Test Code
LYTES-PLASMA
Alias/See Also
K(LYTES), LYTES, ELECTROLYTES
Includes
SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, ANION GAP
Preferred Specimen
PLASMA
Minimum Volume
2mLs
Instructions
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
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 2 weeks
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
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
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