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Sodium, Arterial

Test Code
SODIUM,ARTERIAL


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Arterial blood in syringe ON ICE


Transport Temperature
Transport on ice.


Specimen Stability
Stable on ice up to 2 hours.


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
135 - 145 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Sodium (Na+) is the most abundant cation in the extracellular space in the body. It is the major determinant of extracellular osmotic regulation and plays a central role in determining body fluid volume. Blood sodium levels are useful in diagnosing and treating conditions related to sodium imbalance, such as gastroenteritis, dehydration, Addison’s disease, and acute renal failure.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973
 


Last Updated: September 30, 2019


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