Electrolyte Panel

Test Code
Lytes, LYTE1


Alias/See Also
Na, K, CL, CO2, LYTES, LYTE1


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Na, K, CL, CO2


Preferred Specimen
Plasma Light GREEN (PST)


Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum (RED) or GOLD (SST)


Instructions
No hemolysis.


Specimen Stability
Refer to individual tests.


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


Setup Schedule
24x7


Reference Range
Refer to individual tests.


Clinical Significance
Refer to individual tests.


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory



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.