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Additional Codes
Epic Code
LAB16
Performing Laboratory
Bronson Laboratory Services-Chemistry
Reference Values
ANION GAP
Calculation
See individual test listings for other reference values.
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| Anion Gap (Calculation) | Potassium |
| Bicarbonate (CO2) | Sodium |
| Chloride | |
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold top serum gel-Plain,
red-top tube is also acceptable.
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fill tube completely excluding any air bubbles.
2. Invert gently several times to mix blood.
3. Cause for rejection includes hemolysis.
Alternate
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Green top (heparin)
Specimen Volume: 5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Fill tube completely excluding any air bubbles.
2. Invert gently several times to mix blood.
3. Cause for rejection includes hemolysis.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80051