Test Code NA Sodium, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens: Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ). Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gelSpecimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK
Reference Values
135.0-145.0 mmol/L. Critical values (automatic call-back): 125.0 mmol/L or 160.0 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84295
Test Order Code
LAB122