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Sodium - Blood

Source Blood 
Mnemonic NA 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL light green (mint) top PST tube.  Gold top SST tube is also acceptable.

0.2 mL heparinized plasma or serum

Minimum Blood Volumes for Patients less than 45 kg (100 lb) Including Neonates and Pediatrics

 
Specimen Handling  
Additional Information Sodium can also be performed on fluids (test mnemonic FLNA) 
Testing Location Chemistry-All Sites 
Testing Frequency Daily 
Alternate Name(s)  
Reference Interval

133 - 145 mmol/L

Click here for critical values.

 


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