Electrolyte Panel
Alternate Names
Lytes
SoftLab Order Code
LYTES
Epic Order Name
ELECTROLYTE PANEL
Epic Order ID
LAB16
Tests Included
Anion Gap, Chloride (Cl), CO2 ,Potassium (K), Sodium (Na)
Laboratory
All Sites
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
RST (Orange top - Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
5.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full gold microtainer
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
QNS, Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icterus, Red cells not separated within 2 hours of collection.
CPT Codes
80051