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
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Gross Hemolysis. Whole blood not separated from cells within 2 hours
CPT Codes
80051