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HelpTest Code LAB63 Electrolytes Profile, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
| Test Name in EPIC | EPIC Test Code | Mnemonic |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLYTES | LAB63 | LYTES |
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anion Gap (Calculation) | Potassium |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2) | Sodium |
| Chloride | |
See individual test listings for methodology
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of plasma is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
3. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Alternate:
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.
2. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of draw.
Additional Information:
1. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
2. If plunger filters are used, immediate removal of serum is indicated unless an air gap can be created between the device and specimen.
3. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate 5 days/Ambient 8 hours OK/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051
Performing Laboratory - Chemistry
| Minnesota | North Dakota | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Hospital | Fargo Hospital | Ashland Clinic |
| Deer River Hospital | Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic | Hayward Clinic |
| Ely Clinic | South University Clinic (Fargo) | Spooner Clinic |
| Fosston Hospital | St. Mary's Hospital - Superior | |
| Hibbing Clinic | ||
| Holy Trinity Hospital (Graceville) | ||
| International Falls Clinic | ||
| Moose Lake Hospital | ||
| Northern Pines (Aurora) | ||
| Park Rapids Clinic | ||
| Sandstone Hospital | ||
| SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth) | ||
| St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) | ||
| St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic | ||
| St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic | ||
| St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital | ||
| Virginia Hospital |
Reference Values
ANION GAP CALCULATION
3-15
See individual test listings for all other reference values.