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Additional Codes
Epic Order ID LAB2298
Sub activity Type
Chemistry
Collection tube (preferred)
Green Li PST
Specimen Type
Plasma/Serum
Minimum Volume
0.6 ml
Stability
7 days at 2-8°C
Transport Container
Plasma Separator Tube(PST) or Serum Separator tube (SST)
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed or anticoagulants other than heparin
Acceptable collection tube
SST
Clinical Significance
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.
Reference Range
Cedar Falls / Oelwein: 136 - 145 mmol/L
Waterloo: 136 - 145 mmol/L