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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4079 |
Methodology
Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma/serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Test | Age/Sex | Normal Range (mmol/L) | Critical Value (mmol/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | <1 month | 133 - 142 | <121 or >169 |
| >1 month | 135 - 143 | <116 or >169 | |
| Potassium | <1 month | 5.0 - 7.7 | <2.6 or >7.9 |
| >1 month | 3.5 - 4.9 | <2.6 or >6.4 | |
| Chloride | 99 - 109 | ||
| CO2 | <1 month | 18 - 27 | <10 or >40 |
| >1 month | 24 - 32 |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | 1+ or greater, reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | N/A |
| Lipemia | 3+ ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
80051
LOINC
24326-1 Electrolytes 1998 panel