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 |