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Sodium

Test Code

836

CPT Code(s)

84295

Test Code

836

CPT Code(s)

84295

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Clinical Significance

Sodium - 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.

Test Resources

Test Guide

Chemistry Analytes: Clinical Utility and Test Interpretation

Test Details

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

135-146 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range(s)

135-146 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Serum and plasma
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Anticoagulants other than heparin

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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