ELECTROLYTE PANEL w/CO2 (SERUM)

Message

Heparin 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

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