Electrolyte Panel
CPT Code(s):
- 80051
Test Component(s):
- Carbon Dioxide
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Sodium
Preferred Specimen:
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Transport Container:
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Transport Temperature Name:
Room temperature
Specimen Stability Components:
- Room Temperature: 1 day
- Refrigerated: 3 days
Testing Schedule:
Daily
Reject Criteria:
Gross hemolysis, plasma