Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl), serum

BC0303

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement
Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.
Orderable as Urgent? Yes
Turn Around Time
Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)
Reference Value(s)
-Sodium: Refer to test name, 'Sodium'
-Potassium: Refer to test name, 'Potassium'
-Chloride: Refer to test name, 'Chloride'
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Daily, 24 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.

  • 19 Oct 2021 03:10 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement.

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Last Updated - 28 May 2025