Sodium
| Label Mnemonic: | URNA |
| Epic code: | LAB904 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84300 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
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| Clear top tube |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL random urine; no preservative
Testing
Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Turn Around
Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Units are mEq/L.
No established reference range for random urine sodium.
No established reference range for random urine sodium.
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode
Instructions:
Random sample, no preservative.
Sample
Processing:
Submit urine in leak-proof plastic container.
Sample
Storage:
Room temperature or refrigerate if stored overnight, weekends or holidays.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Ship at room temperature or refrigerate.
CPT Code:
84300
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives