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HelpTest 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