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Test Code NA Sodium

Additional Codes

Hospital Ordering Code
LAB122  SODIUM

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

 

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Serum gel

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Hemolyzed specimen is not acceptable.

Additional Information: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City

CPT

84295

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday