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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   
 Minimum Volume     0.6 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 Room Temperature     2 weeks     
 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