Electrolytes Panel

Lytes

24 hours

Ion-Selective Electrode & Colorimetric

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Daily

An Electrolytes (Lytes) panel is a routine blood test measuring key markers including sodium and potassium. It provides a rapid assessment of electrolyte or acid/base imbalance, guiding emergency triage and diagnosis.

Tests included: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Bicarbonate (Total CO2), Anion Gap

Results are reported in SI Units (mmol/L)

Serum or Plasma

1 mL

Serum (SST; Gold Top or plain serum; Red Top) Lithium Heparin Plasma (Green Top)

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.