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HelpTest Code LAB122 Sodium
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center/ Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital
Ordering Recommendations
Sodium assays are important in assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration.
Included in BMP, CMP, & Renal Panel.
Collect
Serum or Plasma
Collection Device
Lithium Heparin Green Top Tube or Gold Top Tube
Specimen Handling
Sample must be separated within 2 hours of collection.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
|
Room Temp |
8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 1 week unopened |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
|
STAT |
1 Hour |
| Routine | 8 Hours |
Synonyms
Na
Methodology
Indirect Potentiometry Ion Selective Electrode
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
06/26/2025
7/11/25 AP