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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
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

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