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Department
Chemistry
Specimen Type
Plasma or Serum
Method
See Individual Components
Container
Lithium heparin (green-top) or No additive with gel (gold )
Standard Volume
4.5ml
Minimum Volume
1ml
Pediatric Volume
0.8ml
Ship Temperature
Room Temperature
Stability Refrigerated
48 hours (off cells)
Stability Room Temp
8 hours
Stability Frozen
>48 hours
CPT Code
80051
Days Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Group Components
Na, K, Cl, CO2