Test ID BLOD0571 Sodium
AKA
NA+
Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum (preferred)
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Serum/plasma should be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Sodium Heparin Plasma is not acceptable.
Test is affected by gross hemolysis and gross lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 2 weeks | |
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Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 1 year |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Sioux Falls – ISE
Rapid City – ISE Indirect
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
84295