Electrolyte Panel

Additional Information:

UFHPL Epic order code: LAB16

CPT Code(s):

80051

Specimen Requirements:

Type: Serum or plasma

Container/Tube: Serum gel or lithium heparin

Sample Volume: Submit full tubes.

Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum or plasma

Preparation:

  1. Submit specimens in their original tubes.
  2. Centrifuge tubes if there is a delay in transport of more than 1 hour.

Storage: Samples are stable for up to 24 hours at 2 – 8ºC.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples with moderate or marked hemolysis will be rejected.

Specimen Retention Time: 5 days

Use:

See individual analytes

Methodology:

See individual analytes

Reported:

Within 24 hours

Reference Values:

See individual analytes