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Test Code Sodium, Fluid Sodium, Fluid

Important Note

  1. Must be ordered as a .Misc Ref Test
  2. Laboratory: ARUP
  3. Test Name: Sodium, Fluid
  4. Test Code: 0020154
  5. Note Type of Fluid in Oder Comments

Additional Codes

NA FL

Methodology

Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Types: CSF, Drain, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Specimen types other than those listed.

                                          Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.

Specimen Source must be provided.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 2 weeks

Refrigerated: 2 weeks

Frozen: 6 months

Codes

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020154 Sodium, Body Fluid 2950-4
2013037 Sodium Fluid Source 31208-2

Performance

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: Within 24 hours of specimen receipt at ARUP.