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Test Code LYT ELECTROLYTES PANEL

Important Note

Tests included: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon dioxide, and Anion Gap.

Additional Codes

Primary ID Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LYT LAB16 LAB16 FAH5978 24326-1

 

Result Component(s)

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID LOINC Code
Sodium 1230100005 NA FAH253 2951-2
Potassium 1230100006 K FAH258 2823-3
Chloride 1230100007 CL FAH4975 2075-0
CO2 1230100008 CO2 FAH4976 2028-9
Anion Gap 1230100013 AGAP FAH5971 33037-3

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
SST Serum Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 48 hours
Lithium heparin (green top) Plasma Refrigerate 4 mL 0.6 mL 0.3 mL 48 hours
*Green Microtainer   Refrigerate 0.6 mL N/A N/A 48 hours

*While a microtainer is an optional tube type in rare circumstances, it is not recommended.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Method

See Individual Tests.

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Electrolytes Panel                               80051

 

Instrumentation

Ortho Vitros

Reference Range

See individual tests.

Section

Chemistry-1

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes