SODIUM, SERUM

Test Code

CPT Codes
84295

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Methodology
Indirect ISE (Ion Selective Electrode)

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <5 Days: Normal Range: 134-144 meq/L Critical Low : <=121 meq/L Critical High : >=159 meq/L Male/Female Ages >=5 Days - <1 Year: Normal Range: 139-146 meq/L Critical Low : <=121 meq/L Critical High : >=159 meq/L Male/Female Ages >=1 Year - <12 Years: Normal Range: 138-145 meq/L Critical Low : <=121 meq/L Critical High : >=159 meq/L Male/Female Ages >=12 Years: Normal Range: 136-145 meq/L Critical Low : <=121 meq/L Critical High : >=159 meq/L
Reference ranges may vary based on performing lab. Use lab reports when interpreting patient results.

Clinical Significance

Sodium measurements are useful in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison's Disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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