Sodium, Fluid
0020154
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
Mnemonic
NA FL
Methodology
Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
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
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit http://aruplab.com/bodyfluids/
Compliance Statement B: This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
CPT Code(s)
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020154 | Sodium, Body Fluid | 2950-4 |
| 2013037 | Sodium Fluid Source | 31208-2 |
Aliases
- Na Body Fluids
- Na+ Body Fluids