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Sodium, Fluid

Test ID: NASTM FL

Test

Method

Potentiometry (Ion Selective Electrode)

Report Includes

Sodium

Specimens

Fluid

Test Version

10-Nov-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Fluid

Collection Containers

Sterile container

Sample Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Provide source of fluid

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen

Stability

Ambient 48 hours
Refrigerated 4 days
Frozen 3 weeks

Test Version

10-Nov-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Potentiometry (Ion Selective Electrode)

Turnaround Time

2 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Sodium mmol/L
  • Not available for fluid
No reference range established for fluids and should be interpreted in conjunction with other clinical findings
Fluid Type

Test Version

10-Nov-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
NASTM FL 63627Sodium Fluid mmol/L
38930Fluid Type

Test Version

10-Nov-2022