Electrolytes, Random or 24 Hour Urine
Alternate Names
Lytes, Urine
SoftLab Order Code
ULYTS
Epic Order Name
ELECTROLYTES, URINE
Epic Order ID
LAB565
Tests Included
Potassium Sodium Chloride
Laboratory
All Hospitals
Sample Type
Urine
Collection Container
Random - Clear top urine tube
24 hour urine container - no preservative
Alternative Collection Container
The random sample may be submitted in a sterile container or yellow top tube
Collecting Volume
8.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated 4 days
Causes for Rejection
Yellow top tube cannot be used/add-on testing if specimen has already been processed for UA.
Patient Preparation
24 hour Patient instructions