Test Code LYTES2/EP Electrolyte Panel
Methodology
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.
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
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 gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051
Test Order Code
LAB16