Synonyms
Electrolytes Panel; American Medical Association Electrolyte Panel; Chem Panel 4; AMA4; Lytes
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB16
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
2 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1.0 mL Minimum
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Gold or red top tube is also acceptable. Avoid hemolysis.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Test Volume Required
0.3 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & Separate
Included Tests
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon Dioxide(CO2)
Comments
Note: For small infants, 0.6 ml in light green microtainer is acceptable.
CPT Codes
80051
Revised
06-21-06
Initials
LGS