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ELECTROLYTE PANEL

Test Code
LYTEP


Alias/See Also
PLYTE


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, and Anion Gap


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
SST (gold top tube)
Red top tube
Tiger top tube


Instructions
Centrifuge PST or SST after clotting to separate plasma/serum from cells


Specimen Stability
See individual components



Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.