Electrolyte Panel (LABCORP)

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LAB16: Electrolytes (Anion Gap) | LABCORP EAP: 303754

LABCORP LAB: Serum Separator Tube (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

LABCORP LAB: YELLOW TOP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: LIME TOP- LIHEP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: MICRO YELLOW: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
LABCORP LAB: RED TOP - PLAIN: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1

Adult: 3 mL gel barrier tube *Pedatric Minimum : 1 red top microtainer*

Test Includes: Cholesterol, total; high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (calculation); triglycerides; very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol (calculation) Special Instructions: State patient’s age and sex on the test request form. Specimen: Serum (preferred) or plasma Volume: 1 mL Minimum Volume: 0.7 (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing) Container: Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, OR green-top (lithium heparin) tube. Do NOT use oxalate, EDTA, or citrate plasma. Collection: Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Lipid panels are best avoided for three months following acute myocardial infarction, although cholesterol can be measured in the first 24 hours. Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Stability: Room temperature 3 days Refrigerated 14 days Frozen 14 days

LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min