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Test Code Lytes Electrolyte Panel

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

  • Adults: 0.8 mL
  • Pediatric: 0.5mL

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

Preferred Specimen

Light Green Top (lithium heparin) plasma

Acceptable Specimens

Serum:

  • Gold Top SST
  • Red Top

Plasma:

  • Light Geen Top (lithium heparin)

 

Reference or Target Ranges

See individual test components for more information.

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

See individual test components for more information.

Reasons for Rejection

 

Hemolysis Threshold See individual tests
Icterus Threshold See individual tests
Lipemia Threshold See individual tests
Other QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 1 hour
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench UH Chemistry, WCH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas – Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Additional Information/Important Notes

See individual test components for more information

CPT Codes

80051

Panel Components

  • Sodium
  • Potassium
  • Chloride
  • CO2
  • Anion Gap (Calc)