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.
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives