Orderable Name Sodium Sodium Level

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Requirements

0.5 mL

Container Type/Storage

Mint Green, Lithium Heparin
Plasma / Refrigerate

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (Indirect)

Special Handling

Spin as soon as possible after collection

STAT Turnaround Time

1 Hour

Routine Turnaround Time

Daily

Reference Range

136-145 mmol/L

CPT

84295