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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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General Information
Alias: Na
Performed: 24 hrs.
Turn Around Time: Walk-ins: 30 minutes; Med Emerg: 45 minutes; Routine: 2 hrs.
CPT Codes: 84295
Performed By: Chemistry
Clinical Utility: Sodium assays are important in assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration. Sodium is the primary extracellular cation. Sodium is responsible for almost one half the osmolatity of the plasma and therefore plays a centra
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Sodium Lvl |
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135 |
145 |
mmol/L |
Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Blood |
Grn LiH w/Gel, 4.5mL-IP,ED,OPC; Red w Gel, 5mL-COPC,WHC |
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