Laboratory Medicine Program

Sodium

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of sodium is used mainly in the diagnosis and treatment of gross changes in water and salt balance, aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison?s disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, diabetic acidosis, severe diarrhea, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
<br/><em>Bayer Advia 1650 Sodium package insert Bayer Advia 1650 Manufacturer's Manual</em>

Method: Automated method; Advia

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
135 - 145 mmol/L

Specimen Type: green,lithium heparin.PST(plasma separator)
Collected In: Lithium heparin
Volume: 3 mL (minimum: 1 mL)

Shipping: room temperature or 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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