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:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
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.