Electrolyte Panel

Test ID: 

705950

CPT code:

80051

Test Information:

Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium

Specimen Type:

Serum (preferred) or plasma

Requested Volume: 

0.8 mL

Minimum Volume: 

2 mL

Container Type: 

Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube is acceptable if centrifuged within 45 minutes and the serum or plasma is removed and placed in a tightly-stoppered secondary tube.

Collection:

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection; avoid hemolysis.

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; improper labeling