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Epic Order ID LAB55
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6ml
Stability
3 days at 2-8° C
2 days at 2-8° C (Oelwein)
Transport temperature
Ambient
Transport Container
Unopened Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Anticoagulants other than heparin
Performance
Performed Daily
Report Available
Same day
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
Measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous potentially serious disorders associated with changes in body acid-base balance.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 21 - 32 mmol/L
Waterloo: 21 - 32 mmol/L