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HelpTest Code LABRTRTMETBA, LABRTRTMETBV, LABRTRTMETC Metabolic/Electrolyte
Specimen and Container/Tube
Whole Blood
LABRTRTMETBA = Arterial Syringe
LABRTRTMETBV = Venous Syringe
LABRTRTMETBC = Capillary Syringe
Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
UCMC Collection Instructions
- Remove air.
- Remove needle from syringe.
- Cap tightly and mix well. Mix horizontally for 15 seconds
- No ice.
- Route the specimen and requisition to the Rapid Response Lab tube station 196 or hand deliver to Rapid Response Lab room TW005
STAT Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Critical Results
Glucose: <40 mg/dL or > 500 mg/dL
Na+ : <120 mEq/L or > 160 mEq/L
K+ : <2.8 mEq/L or ≥ 6.0 mEq/L
PCO2: <20 mmHg or >70 mmHg
Fee Code
Adult:
24505 Panel with Chloride Sodium Potassium
24042 Calcium
24043 Glucose
24044 Lactate
Pediatrics:
24431 Panel with Chloride Sodium Potassium
24449 Calcium
24450 Glucose
24451 Lactate
Container/Tube
Balanced heparinized syringe
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Day(s) Performed
24/7
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
Available
CPT
80051Panel with Chloride Sodium Potassium
82330 -Calcium
82947 - Glucose
83605 - Lactate
Method Name
Direct Measurement
Reference Values
Glucose: 00 - 99 mg/dL
Lactate:0.7 - 2.1 mmol/L
Chloride: 95 - 108 mEq/L
Sodium: 134 -149 mEq/L
CA++:1.15 - 1.35 mmol/L
K+:3.5 - 5.0 mEq/L
CO2: 23.-30 mmol/L
Pediatric Volume
0.5 mL
Methodology
Direct Measurement