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HelpTest Code U Lytes ELECTROLYTES – URINE (NA, K, CL)
Aliasis
Lytes Urine
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Urine
Preferred Specimen
Urine sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Reference Range not established for random urine specimens.
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 |
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
82436; 82570; 84133; 84300