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HelpTest Code LYTES, EP Electrolyte Panel
Additional Codes
LAB16
Testing
Profile Information: Carbon Dioxide (CO), Potassium Chloride, Sodium, Note: Do not use this test in addition to BMP Basic Metabolic Panel, CMP Comprehensive Metabolic Panel, or RFP Renal Function Panel.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel). Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ).
Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel. Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051