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