Sodium, Body Fluid
| Abbrev Code: | FNAP | ||
| Order Code: | LAB197 | Order Name: | Sodium Fluid |
| Synonyms: | Electrolytes, Fluid; Sodium, Fluid | ||
| Methodology: | Indirect potentiometric | ||
| CPT Codes: | 84302 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate type of specimen on the request form. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Body Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1.25 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Too viscous to sample |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 day at room temperature; 7 days refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Range, UMMC-East Bank, Ridges, Southdale, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. |
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