Electrolytes

Test Code
LYTE


CPT Codes
80051

Includes
Chloride, Carbon Dioxide, Potassium, Sodium.


Preferred Specimen
2.0 mL serum


Transport Container
Serum separator tube/Gold top tube.


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


Methodology
See individual analyte.

Reference Range
See individual analyte.




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.