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Test Code 8298 Electrolyte Panel

Purpose

Identifying a suspected imbalance in electrolytes or acid/base imbalance.

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

QuickLYTE (IMT Module)

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)

Preferred: Light-Green Top

Acceptable: Gold Top

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

 

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.

3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.

 

Reference Values

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)                22 - 34 mEq / L

Chloride                          96 - 110 mEq / L

Potassium                                   3.4 - 5.2 mmol / L

Sodium                          136 - 145 mmol / L

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

Electrolyte Panel

Electrolyte

CO2

Chloride

Potassium

Sodium

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80051