0020154
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Sodium, Fluid

NA FL
Example Reports
Standard

Ordering Recommendation

Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

CSF, Drain, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)

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

Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Interpretive Data

For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Modified FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

84302

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020154 Sodium, Body Fluid 2950-4
2013037 Sodium Fluid Source 31208-2
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Aliases

  • Na Body Fluids
  • Na+ Body Fluids
Sodium, Fluid