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Sodium, Serum or Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2399
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
Serum gel tube or green top (heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Serum or plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. Indicate serum or plasma on the request form.
2. Label the specimen appropriately (serum or plasma).
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature: < 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
Refrigerated: > 12 hours
CPT Codes:
84295 - Sodium (EAP 30015000)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
ISE indirect
Reference Ranges:
136 - 145 mEq/L
Critical values:
< 1 year:
≤ 125 or ≥ 150
mEq/L
> 1 year:
< 120 or > 160
mEq/L