Sodium

Label Mnemonic:	URNA
Epic code:	LAB904
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine, Random

Collection Medium:

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.

Comments:

This test is also performed in the Iowa River Landing (IRL) clinical laboratory (for specimens drawn at that site).

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode

CPT Code:

84300