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Intended Use
Used for the quantitative measurement of sodium in human plasma/serum.
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/Tube: Light Green/Mint top Lithium Heparin Tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container/Tube: Plain red-top or gold serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (Minimum Volume 0.10 mL)
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis. Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 1 week
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84295