| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
A154
Sodium, Fluid
| Methodology: | Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: CSF, Drain, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid 1.0 ml fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer body fluid to a Standard Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Remarks: Specimen source must be provided.
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84302 |