SODIUM, WHOLE BLOOD
| Synonyms: | Na, Whole Blood |
| Computer Code: | NAWB |
| Specimen Collection: | Must be done at AMC Hospital. Adults: 1 mL heparinized arterial blood. Pediatrics: Heparinized capillary tube. |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.3 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | None. |
| Reference Values: | 135-145 MEQ/L Critical Value: < or equal to 120 mEq/L > or equal to 160 mEq/L |
| Lab Code: | Chemistry |
| Requisition: | GASES |
| Test Frequency: | Daily |
| Routine TAT: | 20 min |
| Stat TAT: | 10 min |
| CPT Code(s): | 84295 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |