Sodium

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB122
  • Soft Test Code:
  • NA
Alternate Names
  • Na

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

0.5 mL Plasma from a PST Mint Green Top Tube - Lithium Heparin
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Plasma*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 48 hours


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): 14 Days
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): 14 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

1 day to 1 month: 133 - 150 mmol/L
1 month to Adult: 134 - 146 mmol/L


Critical Ranges:

1 day to Adult:

Low: < 120 mmol/L

High: > 160 mmol/L

NICU:

Low: < 130 mmol/L

High: > 155 mmol/L

Pediatric Hematology Oncology (PPHOI):

Low: < 125 mmol/L

High: > 155 mmol/L


Methodology:
  • Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Bryan Hospital
  • Parkview Cancer Institute
  • Parkview DeKalb Hospital
  • Parkview Huntington Hospital
  • Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
  • Parkview LaGrange Hospital
  • Parkview Logansport Hospital
  • Parkview Montpelier Hospital
  • Parkview Noble Hospital
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
  • Parkview Southwest
  • Parkview Wabash Hospital
  • Parkview Whitley Hospital
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420182


CPT Coding

84295