Test Results For:
Sodium
Test Overview
- Test Name
-
Sodium
- Test Code
- NA
Short Description
NA
Test Name
Sodium
Test Code
NA
Category
Biochemistry
TAT
Main Lab:
4
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<4hrs
Specimen(s)
1 x Venous blood - 5 mL Tube - Gold - SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Type
SST-Serum Separator Tube
Specimen Format
Tube
Specimen Colour
Gold
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Sampling Order
2
Origin
Venous blood
Collection Time after baseline
-
Transport Temperature
15-25°C
Accepted Other Specimens
Serum
TAT
Main Lab:
4
Hour(s)
Family Site:
<4hrs
Test Stability
Room Temp:
2 Week(s)
2–8°C:
2 Week(s)
Clinical Interest
Sodium testing in blood is a valuable tool in assessing electrolyte balance, hydration status, and overall health, and it plays a critical role in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of various medical conditions.
Clinical Information Required
-
Patient Collection Note
-
LOINC Code
51-2, 2951-2
Outwork
No