Electrolyte Panel
| Sunquest Code: | BLYTE | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB4169 | Epic Name: | Electrolyte Panel |
| Order Instructions: | Order LYTEW for whole blood specimens. | ||
| Synonyms: | Sodium; Potassium; Chloride; CO2; BLYTE | ||
| Methodology: | See individual test listings | ||
| Test Includes: | Anion gap, chloride, CO2, potassium, sodium | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Medical necessity for this panel is supportable by a single ICD9 code. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Green (lithium heparin, gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds-Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Dry heparin syringe (Capillary (lithium heparin) gas tube, Green (lithium heparin, no gel), Red (no gel), Red or gold (gel), St Johns/St Joseph/Woodwinds - Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Do not allow patient to clench/unclench hand. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection (4 hours for Home Health specimens). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Process within 2 hours (4 hours for Home Health specimens). Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Chemistry Panel Reference Ranges and Critical Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Chemistry Panel Reference Ranges and Critical Ranges |
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