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HelpTest Code NA Sodium, Plasma or Serum
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| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| NA |
Methodology
Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Mint-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of plasma
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of serum
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84295 (HH Bill Code 0205485)
Reference Values
136-144 mmol/L
Critical values (automatic call-back): ≤120 mmol/L or ≥160 mmol/L