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Electrolyte Panel

Message


SRHC Clients:

Transport room temp <2 hours if cells and serum are not seperated.
Transport refrigerated same day if cells and serum are seperated.




Test Code
LYTE


Alias/See Also
Lytes


Includes
Sodium,chloride,potassium and CO2


Preferred Specimen
1 light green


Transport Container
1 light green tube, 1 gold tube or 1 red tube


Specimen Stability
48 hrs if refrigerated.  Refrigerate within 4 hours.


Methodology
Varies by test

Report Available
4-8 hrs


Reference Range
See patient report




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.