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Test Code LYTES Electrolytes, Plasma or Serum

Additional Codes

LAB16

Collection Method

Venous collection

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Container

Lt Green / Plasma Separator / Lithium Heparin

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 CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description Roche Cobas

Panel Components

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

CPT Codes

80051

Last review/edit date

Feb 2024