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Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Bicarbonate (CO2) | Potassium |
| Bicarbonate (TCO2) | Sodium |
| Chloride | |
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare LaboratoriesSpecimen Requirements
Specimen must arrive within 96 hours of draw.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (heparin) gel tube-Specimen exposed to air is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of heparinized plasma
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge tube within 1 hour of draw. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube-Specimen exposed to air is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge tube within 1 hour of draw. Forward promptly.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).