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Latest revision as of 22:00, 23 September 2026

Overview

Department Biochemistry  
Test Code PNA
Synonyms Electrolytes (includes K)  

Na & K  

Na  

Base Lab Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Hawera Lab Availability Monday - Friday, 8am to 4 30pm
Turnaround Time 1 – 4 hours  
Stability – Add test 24 hours

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Plasma

Serum

Preferred 6 mL Plain Red-Top
Acceptable 4 mL Li-Heparin Green-Top      
Unacceptable Moderately and grossly haemolysed samples
Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements   600 µL Li-Hep Microtainer      
== Aliquot Requirements ==
Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals Reference Range: 135 - 145 mmol/L  
Test Method Abbott Alinity c series analyser using Abbott reagents.  Indirect by Ion Selective Electrode.
Advanced Notice Not required
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments

Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 23.09.2026
Next review 23.09.2027 (OK)