Collection Information

Collection Instruction

Collect Tiger-Top Tube. Label with patient's name and DOB

Preferred Specimen

Container:

Tiger-Top/Gel-Barrier Tube

Volume:

1mL

Specimen Stability

3 Days (Refrigerated 2-8°C)

Process Information

CPT Code(s)

82374

Turnaround Time

24 Hours

Reference Range

2 - 45 mEq/L

Reject Criteria

Improper collection and storage; improper labeling; patient information mismatch