ELECTROLYTES  Serum/Plasma

Test Code
LYT


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, AGAP


Preferred Specimen
Light Green (Lithium) Gel or Gold Top Tube


Specimen Stability
3 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis




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.