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HelpTest Code LAB0209122 Sodium
Additional Codes
| EPIC Test Codes | |
|---|---|
| LAB0209122 | SODIUM |
Reporting Title
Sodium
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Diluted (Indirect)
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serum
Container/Tube:
Plasma: Heparin, plain or gel separator
Serum: Clot, plain, activator or gel separator
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.1 mL
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred) up to 2 weeks/Frozen up to 1 year/Ambient up to 2 weeks
Reference Values
| 0 up to 7 days | 133-146 mmol/L |
| 7 days up to 1 month | 134-144 mmol/L |
| 1 month up to 6 months | 134-142 mmol/L |
| 6 months up to 1 year | 133-142 mmol/L |
| 1 year and older | 136-146 mmol/L |
Critical Value: ≤120 or ≥150 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
84295