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HelpTest Code 24 H U Lytes (24-hr UA) ELECTROLYTES 24-HR URINE (NA, K, CL)
Aliasis
Lytes Urine 24-hr
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Container
24 hour urine container
Preferred Specimen
24 hour urine container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
24 hour urine container
Reference or Target Ranges
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Sodium: |
40 – 220 mmol/L |
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Potassium: |
25 – 125 mmol/L |
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Chloride: |
110 – 250 mmol/L |
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
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Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL |
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Lipemia Threshold: |
2000 mg/dL |
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Refrigerated |
7 Days |
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Frozen |
30 Days |
24-hour urine collection should be made without addition of preservatives.
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
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Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Special Handling
Panel components:
-Sodium
-Potassium
-Chloride
-CO2
-Anion Gap (calculated)
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
81050, 82436, 84133, 84300