Sign in →

Test Code NA Sodium, Plasma or Serum

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Chemistry

Methodology

Potentiometric

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma or serum

Container/Tube: Light-green top (lithium heparin gel), gold or tiger top (serum gel)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Reference Values

137-145  mEq/L

Critical values (automatic call-back): <125 mEq/L or ≥150 mEq/L

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours