Test Code NA-O Sodium, Other
Synonyms/Keywords
Body Fluid Sodium
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Body Fluid | Sage Cup, Sterile Container, No Additive Waste Tube | 1 mL | 0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specify body fluid type on the tube and as requisition comment
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Body Fluid | Ambient | 5 days |
| Refrigerate | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | None established |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | ISE/ Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84302 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84302 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Sodium Level Body Fluid |