Electrolytes

Test Code: TD_CH111

CPT Code(s): 80051

$10

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Electrolyte panel
Lytes

Test Includes

Sodium
Potassium
Chloride

Methodology

Abbott Alinity automated methodology

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis

Reference Range(s)

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL serum

Sample Stability

1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.5 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow specimen to clot completely for 20 to 30 minutes prior to centrifugation. Centrifuge at 1,600 RCF for 10 minutes. Using a transfer pipette remove the serum and transfer to a transfer tube and clearly label as serum from a plain red top tube