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Sodium

Test Code:

BC0301

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)

Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 3 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL

Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the anticoagulant is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Specimen Storage / Transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

Yes

Turn Around Time

Stat: Average 45 mins (30 mins - 1 hr)
Routine: Average 2 hrs (1 - 3 hrs)

Reference Value(s)

<1st month: 133-146 mmol/L
1st month-11th month: 139-146 mmol/L
1st year-13th year: 138-145 mmol/L
>13th year: 136-145 mmol/L

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Clinical Chemistry

Contact Number

6394 1383

Day and Time Performed

Daily, 24 hrs

Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Downtime Form

Additional Information

Critical Value
Low: <125 mmol/L
High: >155 mmol/L

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Sodium BC0301
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