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Synonyms/Keywords
Lytes, Urine
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Urine | Urine Container (unpreserved) | Urine Container with sulfamic acid, acetic acid, or boric acid preservative | 1 mL | 0.5 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Aliquot from well-mixed urine sample collected without a preservative. Acceptable preservatives include sulfamic acid, acetic acid and boric acid.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine-no preservative | Refrigerate | 4 days |
| Urine-preservative | Refrigerate | 7 days |
Test Components
Panel includes Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride results.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| All Performing Sites | No reference ranges available |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time |
Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | ISE/Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84300 | Sodium | |||
| 84133 | Potassium | |||
| 82436 | Chloride |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84300 | Sodium | |||
| 84133 | Potassium | |||
| 82436 | Chloride |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Electrolyte Panel Urine |