- Test Name
- Sodium
- Aliases
- Sodium; Na; Na+
- Provincial Mnemonic
- SODIU
- LOINC Test Code
- 2951-2
- Description and Primary Use
- Sodium concentration is essential in assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication, and dehydration.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- ≤ 3d
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
No special requirements.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 1, 2, 3 and 4 (all) laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 11-May-18