Test Includes
Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium
Expected Turnaround Time
Within 1 day
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum (preferred) or plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Container
Gel-barrier tube (send entire tube) preferred. Red-top tube or green-top (heparin) tube is acceptable if centrifuged within 45 minutes and the serum or plasma is removed and placed in a tightly-stoppered secondary tube.
Collection
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 45 minutes of collection; avoid hemolysis.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; improper labeling
Test Details
Methodology
Ion-selective electrode (ISE); enzymatic
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303754 | Electrolyte Panel | 24326-1 | 001198 | Sodium | mmol/L | 2951-2 |
| 303754 | Electrolyte Panel | 24326-1 | 001180 | Potassium | mmol/L | 2823-3 |
| 303754 | Electrolyte Panel | 24326-1 | 001206 | Chloride | mmol/L | 2075-0 |
| 303754 | Electrolyte Panel | 24326-1 | 001578 | Carbon Dioxide, Total | mmol/L | 2028-9 |
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