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Test Code U Na SODIUM, URINE

Patient Preparation

No special preparation required

Collection Method

Urine collection

Container

Urine sterile container

Preferred Specimen

Urine sterile container

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Urine sterile container

Reference or Target Ranges

Sodium:

40 - 220 mmol/L

Reportable Units

mmol/L

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold:

500 mg/dL

Icterus Threshold:

60 mg/dL

Lipemia Threshold:

2000 mg/dL

Other:

QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type 

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated

7 Days

Frozen                     

30 Days

24-hour urine collection should be made without addition of preservatives.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Chemistry

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica

Methodology/Method Description

Atellica CH Analyzer

CPT Codes

84300