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Electrolytes, whole blood
MessagePerformed in the Chemistry Laboratory, x5820 on the blood gas analyzer.
Whole blood electrolytes be ordered as a group or separately
Whole blood electrolytes be ordered as a group or separately
Test Code
WBLYT
CPT Codes
Multiple
Includes
NA, K, Cl
Preferred Specimen
Whole blood from a lithium heparin tube or a lithium heparin syringe.
Minimum Volume
1mL
Instructions
Analyze sample as soon as possible
Transport Container
Heparinized Syringe(lithium)/Green Top (Lithium heparin) tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Methodology
Direct measurement by ion selective electrodes.
Setup Schedule
This test is performed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Reference Range
See reference ranges of individual group components.
Clinical Significance
This test is used to monitor the levels electrolytes in whole blood.
