Test Code LYTES Electrolytes, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
Ordering Mnemonic |
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LYTES |
Methodology
Profile Information: | |
Anion Gap | Potassium |
Carbon Dioxide | Sodium |
Chloride |
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
3. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051 (HH Bill Code 0205010)
Reference Values
ANION GAP
3-11 mmol/L
See individual test listings for other values.