CHEMISTRY
PAGE EXPIRES: June 2000
SYNONYMS: Na, Serum Sodium
COMPONENT TESTS: None (single test)
SCHEDULE: TURNAROUND TIME: 2 days
SPECIMEN AND COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS:
STORAGE AND SHIPPING: Maintain at room temperature
CAUSES FOR REJECTION: Improperly labeled specimen; gross hemolysis
USES: Diagnose/evaluate electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, dehydration, water balance, etc.
REFERENCE VALUES: (mMol/L)
Sex/Age Group
Ref Low
Ref High
Panic Low
Panic High
MALE/NO SEX
All
137
145
120
150
METHOD:
DESCRIPTION AND COMMENTS: