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HelpEpic Test Code LAB9916 Electrolyte Panel -NovaBio
Performing Location(s)
BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Preferred Container
Lithium Heparin Tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
2.0 mL Whole Blood
Transportation Needs
Do not centrifuge.
Deliver within 30 minutes after collection at RT.
Stable 24 hours at RT.
Storage on ice is not recommended.
Causes for Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Clotted or Centrifuged
Specimen > 24 hours at room temperature
Specimen delivered on ICE
All other tubes or anticoagulant other than Lithium heparin whole blood
Reference Values
| Component | Reference Rage | Low Critical | High Critical |
| Sodium | 135-145 mmol/L | <120 mmol/L | >155 mmol/L |
| Potassium | 3.4-4.5 mmol/L | <2.8 mmol/L | >6.0 mmol/L |
| Chloride | 98-110 mmol/L | ||
| Carbon Dioxide | 22-34 mmol/L | ||
| Anion Gap | 6.0-14.0 mmol/L |
Days of Analysis
All
Available STAT
Yes
Methodology
NovaBio Medical Prime Plus
CPT Code
80051
Last Updated
8-JUN-23 MS