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ELECTROLYTE PANEL w/CO2 (SERUM)
MessageHeparin choice is Lithium
Test Code
LYTES
CPT Codes
80051
Includes
Includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2
Preferred Specimen
1 Gold tube (gel separator)
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.
Specimen Stability
2-8°C up to 7 days; Alternate storage temperatures are not available
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus interferes
Methodology
See individual tests
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Report Available
Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.
Reference Range
See individual tests
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)
Last Updated: June 4, 2023