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.