Sodium, Plasma

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00472

Billable EAP Codes:

80001784 x 1

CPT Codes:

84295 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mmol/L

Critical Values:

Less than or equal to 120 mmol/L.

Greater than or equal to 160 mmol/L.

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Reference Range:

136 to 145 mmol/L

Synonyms:

Na, Electrolytes