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Sodium, Blood
Test Name: | Sodium, Blood | ||
Epic Order Code: | LAB122 | ||
CPT Code: | 84295 | ||
Specimen(s) Type: | Plasma or Serum; 0.5 mL | ||
Acceptable Container(s): | Tube tops are light green and gold. | ||
Testing Schedule: | 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week | ||
Turn Around Time: | STAT: 1 hour | ||
Routine: 2 hours | |||
Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. | ||
Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. | ||
Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours. | ||
Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. | ||
Reference Range: | 136 - 145 mmol/L | ||
Additional Information: | Test included in Electrolyte Panel, BMP, CMP and Renal Panel |