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Electrolytes

Electrolytes

Test Name:   Electrolytes
Alternate Name (s):    
Laboratory Module:   LAB
Ordering Mnemonic:   LYTES
Specimen Type:   

Serum/Plasma
Collection Container:   SST/Green -5 mls
Container Information
SST TubeSST TubeMicro-SST TubeMicro-SST Tube
Collection Information:   Samples must be transported to the laboratory within 60 minutes of collection time.  

Test may be added-on (AOT) to existing sample up to 8 hours after collection time.
Test Schedule:  

24/7
Turnaround Time:   Routine

< 4.0 hours

 Stat / Urgent

< 1.0 hours
Reference Interval:    
Critical Values:    
Lab Process Notes :   Components:

Sodium

Potassium
Chloride
Total CO2
Anion GAP
 
Storage & Transport:  

Store refrigerated.

Test Referred to :    On-site, BGH Laboratory

                 

Updated November, 2009

 
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