Test Panels

Sodium

Overview of Test

This assay provides quantitative determination of Sodium concentration in human serum. Sodium measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of aldosteronism (excessive secretion of hormone aldosterone), diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison’s disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.

Author

Patrick

Specimen Types

Serum

Test Number

4110

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours

CPT Codes

84132

Special Instructions

None

Preferred Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Container or Device

SST

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature
Room Temp: (15-30°C)
Refrigeration: (2-8°C)
Time Period
24 hours
7 days

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Causes For Rejection

Grossly Hemolyzed, Frozen in Gel Tube, QNS, Not Centrifuged

Methodology

Sodium ion concentration is determined by indirect potentiometry utilizing two glass sodium electrodes (one acts as the reference electrode).

Collection Instructions If Written

Department

Blood

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