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Specimen and Container/Tube
Whole Blood
Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
UCMC Collection Instructions
Remove air. Remove needle from syringe. Cap tightly and mix
well. No ice.
STAT Turnaround Time
15 minutes
Critical Results
< 2.8 mEq/L o r > 6.2 mEq/L
Fee Code
Adults: 24501
Pediatrics: 24428
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
84132
Method Name
Direct Measurement
Reference Values
3.5 �?? 5.5 mEq/L
Pediatric Volume
0.5 mL
Methodology
Direct Measurement