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HelpTest Code LYTE ELECTROLYTE PANEL
EPIC Test ID
1230100065
Test Synonyms
LYTES
Collection Requirements
Collect a Green Top (lithium heparin) for inpatients or serum separator (SST) for outpatients. Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Centrifuge within 2 hours of collection.
Shipping and Handling Instructions
After separation from cells, store at room temperature up to 4 hours. Can be refrigerated up to 1 week and frozen up to 1 month.Room Temperature 24 hours, Refrigerated 3 Days, Frozen 1 Month
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Source
Blood, Capillary
Blood, Central Line
Blood, Venous
Specimen Tube Description
WMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
BGH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
CMH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
DVH Hospital Lab: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
UHS MEDICAL ONCOLOGY HEME/CHEM: LT GREEN/MINT TOP- LIHEP,YELLOW TOP SST,RED TOP SST
Performing lab
United Health Services Laboratories
Section
WMH Chemistry
BGH Chemistry
CMH Chemistry
DVH Chemistry
UHS Medical Oncology Heme/Chem
Loinc
24326-1
EAP
LAB16