Electrolytes Panel
Additional Codes
LAB16
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Method Name:
See individual test listings.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-green top (lithium heparin gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.
CPT Code:
80051
Special Instructions
Profile Information
Anion Gap
Carbon Dioxide
Chloride
Potassium
Sodium
General Information:
See Common Panel Test Combinations in Special Instructions to avoid duplicate test requests when multiple panels are ordered.
Stability
5 days Refrigerated