ELECTROLYTES, SERUM/PLASMA

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (ELEC)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (light green top (Li Heparin) preferred. Red/gold acceptable).
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: Sodium (NA) 135-145 MEQ/L Potassium (K) 3.4-4.8 MEQ/L Chloride (CL) 99-109 MEQ/L Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 21-30 MMOL/L
Lab Code: Chemistry
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 2 hrs
Stat TAT: 45 min
CPT Code(s): 80051
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII