General
lytes
What does lytes mean?
Clipped slang for serum electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, or the panel measuring them.
"Send off lytes and a full blood count."
Origin
Clipping of 'electrolytes.'
Frequently asked questions
What are lytes?
'Lytes' is clipped slang for serum electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, or the blood panel that measures them.
Where does the word come from?
It is simply a shortening of 'electrolytes.'
How is it used?
Staff say it when ordering blood tests, as in requesting lytes alongside other routine panels.
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