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Test Code LAB16 Electrolyte Panel

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lithium Heparin (Green Top)
Acceptable: Serum (Red Top)
Specimen Volume: 1mL

Stability:

Temperature Time
Room Temp 18-28°C 24 hours
Refrigerated 2–8°C 3 days
Frozen <-18°C 6 months

Additional Instructions

No hemolysis.
Includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, CO2

Department

Chemistry

Synonyms

Chemistry