Sodium
| Label Mnemonic: | UNA |
| Epic code: | LAB903 |
| Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
| Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
| Billing: | Billing Policies |
| CPT code: | 84300 |
Specimen(s):
Urine 24 hr
Collection Medium:
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| 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.
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
Instructions:
Include date and time of 24 hour collection on requisition. No
preservative. Send entire collection.
Sample
Processing:
Submit entire 24 hour urine collection in original container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
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