Synonyms
NA
Specimen Type
Serum or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Chemistry
Epic ID
LAB122
Lab Test Days
As received
Standard TAT
3 hrs
Stat TAT
1 hr
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Minimum 1.0 ml blood
Container Type
Light Green (Lithium Heparin PST)
Collection Instructions
Electrolytes can be done on 1.0 ml blood (Red top tube also acceptable)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Test Volume Required
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 ml plasma (or serum)
Processing Instructions
Centrifuge & separate
CPT Codes
84295
Revised
07-07-06
Initials
LGS
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