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Electrolytes - Blood

Source Blood
Mnemonic EP
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

PSC: 0.3 mL heparinized plasma or serum
RRL: 0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volume for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

Specimen Handling Must be centrifuged within 2 hours of collection.
Additional Information Electrolytes include Na, K, CL, CO2
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites
Testing Frequency Daily
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval


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