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EHR Test Codes
| Test Code | Test Name | |
| Atlas | U_LYTES | Electrolytes Random Urine |
| Cerner | Electrolytes Urine |
Specimen Requirements
Preparation of Patient:
None.
Container Type:
Sterile Specimen Cup
or
White Top 6mL No Additive Tube
Specimen Type:
Urine
Specimen Volume:
6 mL Urine minimum .5 mL
Specimen Handling/Transport:
Aliquot urine into White Top 6ml No Additive Tube if availible via urine transfer straw. Transport refrigerated 2-8°C.
Specimen Stability/Storage:
5 days refrigerated 2-8°C
Specimen Rejection:
Samples in preservatives
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratories
Chemistry Department
Priority, Frequency, & Turnaround
Priority:
Non-Emergent
Frequency:
24 hours 7 days a week
Turnaround:
0 - 1 days
Methodology
See individual test
Reporting
See individual test
Clinical Significance
See individual test
CPT Code(s)
See individual test
Test Panel
Urine Chloride
Urine Potassium
Urine Sodium