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Test Code LAB16 Electrolyte Panel, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Profile Information:
Anion Gap, Calculated Potassium
Chloride Sodium
CO2, Total  

 

Method Name:

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Literature References:

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: 2 to 4 hours after receipt in laboratory

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80051

Reference Values

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Literature Reference:

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Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Alternate Tube:

1 dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube
1 red-top tube

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core Lab.  Processed by automated line for delivery to the Cobas 8000. Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Test performed in South County Siteman and Ambulatory Cancer Building Lab.  Centrifuge sample and deliver to the Cobas.  Completed specimens are stored refrigerated for 5 days. 

Special Instructions

See Analyte Stability Chart under General Information for a complete list.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Anion Gap 10466-1
Chloride 2075-0
CO2, Total 1962-0
Potassium 2823-3
Sodium 2951-2