ELECTROLYTE PANEL, PLASMA

"Preferred Specimen(s)
1 mL plasma collected in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL

Collection Instructions
Separate plasma from cells promptly

Transport Container
Transport tube

Transport Temperature
Room temperature

Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria
See individual tests

Setup Schedule"

Includes
Carbon Dioxide, Chloride, Potassium, Sodium

Methodology
See individual tests

Reference Range(s)
See individual tests