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SODIUM

Test Code
LAB122


CPT Codes
84295

Preferred Specimen
Green Top/Gel LiHep



Minimum Volume
2.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Pediatric SST
Pediatric Red
Pediatric Green


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode(ISE)

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:Routine 4 hr/ STAT 1hr


Reference Range
TEST METHOD UNITS REF RANGE  CRITICAL  Male/Female
SODIUM ISE mEq/mL 133-145 <120, >150
        0-1 year: <125, >150


Clinical Significance
Sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of the hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus (chronic excretion of large amounts of dilute urine, accompanied by extreme thirst), adrenal hypertension, Addisons disease (caused by destruction of the adrenal glands), dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Chemistry



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