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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LYTES Electrolyte Panel

Additional Codes

LAB16

Methodology

Profile Information:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Potassium
Chloride Sodium

Used to monitor electrolyte balance.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

 

CPT: 80051

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Plasma

Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube

Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen will cause falsely elevated values for potassium.
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube

Specimen: 1 mL of serum

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen will cause falsely elevated values for potassium.
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Reference Values

See individual test listings.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

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