Test Code LYTES
Electrolytes, Plasma
Methodology
Includes:
| Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Plasma |
Potassium, Plasma |
| Chloride, Plasma |
Sodium, Plasma |
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 plasma gel tube (1 mL of lithium heparin plasma). Centrifuge blood as soon as possible, or send unspun blood to laboratory within 4 hours of draw.
Reference Values
See individual test listings.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday