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EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | LYTES | Electrolytes |
| Cerner | Electrolyte Panel |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None
Container Type:
Green Top 5mL Lithium Heparin Separator Tube
Or
Gold Top 6mL SST Gel & Clot Activator Tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma or Serum
Specimen Volume:
2.5 mL Plasma or Serum minimum .5 mL
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Transport ambient room temperature.
Specimen Stability/Storage:
5 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Chemistry Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
STAT, ASAP, Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 1 days
STAT 45 minute from receipt in lab
Test Panel
| CL | Chloride |
| K | Potassium |
| NA | Sodium |
| CO2 | Carbon Dioxide (Bicarbonate) |
| AGAP | Anion Gap |
Methodology
See individual tests for information
Reporting
See individual tests for information
Clinical Significance
See individual tests for informaiton.
CPT Code(s)
80051