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Electrolytes, Serum

Test Code
LYTES


Includes
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
CO2


Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma or serum (1.0 minimum)


Transport Container
PST Tube, SST Tube also accepted


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
2 weeks at 15-25 °C, 2 weeks at 2-8 °C, 1 year at (-15)-(-25) °C




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.