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Sodium

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
NA


CPT Codes
84295

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum


Instructions
Draw blood in a PST tube. Spin down.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Potentiometric

Reference Range
137-145 mmol/L Alarm values: <120 mmol/L or >160 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Sodium is the major cation of extracellular fluids and is regulated by the kidneys.



Last Updated: July 13, 2018


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.