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HelpTest Code LYTESX Electrolyte Panel w/ Reflex to Mg for Low K
Additional Codes
LAB9975
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Potassium |
| Chloride | Sodium |
Used to monitor electrolyte balance.
Magnesium will reflex if Potassium is <3.6 mmol/L
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