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Test Code NAOR SODIUM OR

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Sodium,BG
Sunquest Order Code: NAOR
Px Order Code: LAB9056

Specimen Collection Type

Syringe (lithium heparin) Venous blood is routinely obtained from an antecubital vein. Other sites can be used as necessary. Arterial blood is routinely obtained from the radial, femoral, or brachial arteries. Other sites can be used following catheterization or surgical procedures.

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

0-14 Days: 134 – 144 mmol/L
14 Days-1 Year: 137 – 147 mmol/L
>1 Year: 137 – 147 mmol/L

Critical Value

0Days-1Y: <125 or >160 mmol/L
>1Y: <120 or >160 mmol/L

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Syringe missing cap, leaks in transit, excessive air in syringe barrel, syringe clotted or specimen received after stability is exceeded.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

Contact the Lab to Inquire about Add-on

Specimen Stability

30 minutes from collection

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

84295

LOINC Code

32717-1

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A