Sodium, Quantitation
Order Code: UNA
Epic Lab Code: LAB903
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen:
Urine
Collection Medium:
Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
24 hr collection; no preservative (or random specimen). Collections other than 24 hr will not be calculated for Meq/24 hr.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
130-315 meq/24 hr
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode
CPT Code:
84300
 
See Additional Information:
Collection and Preservation of 24-Hour Urine Specimens
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives