Sodium, Serum or Plasma - Alomere Health Laboratory

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE).

Alomere Health Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Gold (gel separator) or Red (plain)

Acceptable: Plasma, Green top Lithium heparin

Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Refrigerated

136-145 mmol/L

Critical values (automatic call-back):

Adults: ≤120 or ≥160 mmol/L

Pediatric 0-18 years: <124 or >156 mmol/L

Monday through Sunday

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