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Specimen Requirement
1.0 mL Serum or Lithium Heparin plasma; SST and PST acceptable.
Avoid prolonged contact with red blood cells.
Specimen Stability
8 hours at 2 - 8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Ion selective electrode (panel tests include CO2, potassium, sodium, chloride)
CPT Code
80051