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Electrolytes

Alternate names:

ECU, EL, ELEC, EUC, U&E

Laboratory:

Biochemistry

Test Code:

ECU

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable

Minimum Adult Volume:

1 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

0.5 mL

Notes:

A request for 'electrolytes' will provide sodium, potassium, chloride, urea, creatinine and bicarbonate

Frequency:

Daily

Result Turnaround Time:

4 hours

Reference Interval:

Please note:

Falsely raised Potassium results can occur in patients with thrombocytosis.

If pseudohyperkalaemia is suspected - please recollect EUC in a lithium heparin tube.

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW