Sodium

Label Mnemonic:	NAC
Epic code:	LAB900
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Critical Care - Relocated to Core Laboratory
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Whole Blood

Collection Medium:

Heparinized syringe or Green top tube (Na Heparin)

Minimum:

0.5 mL in Lithium/Sodium Heparin syringes

Turn Around Time:

10 minutes (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

135-145 mEq/L
Critical Care Critical Values Adults:   <120mEq/L and >160mEq/L
Special Care Nurseries Critical Values: <130mEq/L and >155mEq/L

Comments:

Can be ordered with blood gases (0.5 mL blood required); all needles must be removed from the syringe before delivery.

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode

CPT Code:

84295