CPT/HCPCS
80051
Order Code
CH010
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2, Anion Gap
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum, Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)/ Lithium Heparin/ Sodium Heparin
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
16.5 uL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | SST, Lithium Heparin (without gel), Sodium Heparin: 2 hours; Serum Tube, Plasma Separator Tube: 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | Lithium Heparin (without gel): 2 days; Serum Tube, SST, Plasma Separator Tube, Sodium Heparin: 3 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Test Details
Methodology
See Individual Tests
Clinical Significance
See individual tests.
Reference Ranges
See Individual Tests
