Electrolytes - Blood

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Synonym(s) Sodium/Potassium, Na/K, Lytes
Specimen 4 mL Lithium Heparin (green top) or SST (gold top)
Paediatric Specimen 0.5 mL Brown, yellow, or green top
Add-on conditions 3 days @ 4°C
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed Hastings
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Registration Code PE
Deletion Code 7152
Useful Information Extended electrolytes registered as PE+PCMP
Measurement Uncertainty Available upon request