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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
Performing Laboratory
Chemistry-
Central Region: St. Joseph's - Baxter Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's - Brainerd Clinic Lab, St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab
East Region: Ashland Clinic Lab, Deer River Hospital Lab, Ely Clinic Lab, Hayward Clinic Lab, Hibbing Clinic Lab, International Falls Clinic Lab, Northern Pines Lab, Sandstone Hospital Lab, SMDC Clinical Lab, Spooner Clinic Lab, St. Mary's Hospital - Superior Lab, Virginia Hospital Lab
West Region: Ada Hospital Lab, Fargo Hospital Lab, Fosston Hospital Lab, Holy Trinity Hospital Lab, South University Clinic Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051
Reference Values
ANION GAP CALCULATION
3-15
See individual test listings for all other reference values.