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AKA
Lytes
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum
Specimen Volume
1 mL
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode, indirect
CPT
80051
Container Type
Lithium heparin – preferred
Serum w/ gel
Serum w/o gel
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Stability
Room Temp: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 1 year
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Instructions
Includes: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, and Bicarbonate.