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Test ID BLOD0529 Electrolytes Panel

AKA

Lytes

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma

 

Serum/Plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     2.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.6 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2 hours     
 Refrigerated     72 hours     Preferred for transport   
 Frozen     2 weeks     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Additional Information

Electrolyte Panel includes the following: Sodium, Potassium,
Chloride and CO2

Methodology

ISE

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City

CPT

80051