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HelpTest ID BLOD0571 Sodium
AKA
NA
Specimen Type/Requirements
Light Green top (Lithium Heparin w/gel) tube - Plasma
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Test is affected by hemolysis. Test is affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks | Refrigerated |
| Frozen | 1 year at - 20 C |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Ion selective electrode (Indirect) utilizing Integrated Chip Technology (ICT)
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
84295