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Test Code NA Unity Sodium, Plasma

Specimen Volume

1.0 mL

Preferred Specimen

Green Gel (GGT)

Alternate Specimen

Gold (SST) (Serum)

Specimen Handling Instructions

Use Lithium-heparin tubes only.

Transport

Routine courier pick-up

Cutoff Time

None

Department

Chemistry

Methodology

Ion selective electrode

Stat Turn-around Time

1 Hour

Routine Turn-around Time

1 Day

Reference Ranges

Units  Reference Range
mmol/L 135-145