Test Code UNAR SODIUM, URINE, RANDOM
Additional Codes
LAB444
Performing Location
Porter Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic Container
Specimen Volume: 5 ml
Specimen Minimum Volume: .0 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Send specimen in plastic container with lid securely attached.
2. Place patient label on container, not on lid.
3. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen after collection.
4. Urine samples are stable for 4 days refrigerated (2 – 8ºC)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Test Classification and CPT Coding
84300
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time
Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT / Routine - 4 Hours
STAT - 60 Minutes
Normal Reference Values
20-110 mEq/L