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SODIUM

Message
CHEMISTRY


Test Code
NA


Alias/See Also
NA


CPT Codes
84295

Preferred Specimen
PLASMA


Minimum Volume
2mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
GOLD TOP SST TUBE


Instructions
DRAW 1 LI HEP TUBE(LIGHT GREEN TUBE), SPIN DOWN


Transport Container
ORIGINAL LI HEP(LIGHT GREEN TUBE)


Transport Temperature
REFRIGERATED


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 2 weeks
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 2 weeks
Frozen (-20°C or colder): 1 year


Methodology
Indirect ISE

Setup Schedule
DAILY


Report Available
DAILY


Reference Range
135-145 mmol/L


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
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION VT VA- CHEMISTRY 802-295-9363 EXT: 5518, 5519



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.