24 hours
Ion Selective Electrode
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Calculates difference between measured cations and anions in serum. Assesses acid-base status, especially in metabolic acidosis.
Serum
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | See Individual tests |
24 hours
Ion Selective Electrode
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Calculates difference between measured cations and anions in serum. Assesses acid-base status, especially in metabolic acidosis.
Serum
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | See Individual tests |