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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | NA |
| EPIC | LAB122 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication and dehydration
Method Name
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Reference Values
135 - 145 mEq/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: LiHep whole blood specimen acceptable MMC only – stability: 2 hours at room temperature.
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 84295 | Sodium, Serum, Plasma, or Whole Blood, Quantitative |
Keywords
SODIUM
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2951-2
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)
Rejection Information
Hemolyzed or grossly lipemic specimen