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Sodium, Blood

Test Name:Sodium, Blood
Epic Order Code:LAB122  
CPT Code:84295  
Specimen(s) Type:Plasma or Serum; 0.5 mL
Acceptable Container(s):closeup of specimen collection tubecloseup of specimen collection tubeTube tops are light green and gold.
Testing Schedule:24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
Turn Around Time:STAT: 1 hour  
 Routine: 2 hours  
Collection Information:No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures.
Transport Information:Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory.
Reference Clients:If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen and remove plasma/serum from the red cells. Store and transport at 2-8° C. Specimen must be received in the lab within 24 hours.
Causes for Rejection:Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport.
Reference Range:136 - 145 mmol/L
Additional Information:Test included in Electrolyte Panel, BMP, CMP and Renal Panel