Electrolyte Panel, Plasma

What it measures

• SodiumLOINC 2951-2
• PotassiumLOINC 2823-3
• ChlorideLOINC 2075-0
• Carbon DioxideLOINC 2028-9

Specimen

Specimen

1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Room temperature

Separate plasma from cells promptly

Turnaround

Set up: Mon-Sat

Billing

CPT 80051