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Revision as of 12:35, 12 September 2025

Overview

Department Biochemistry  
Test Code PNA
Synonyms Electrolytes (includes K)  

Na & K  

Na  

Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
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 Ion selective electrode (Indirect method) performed on the Abbott ci8200 analyser
Advanced Notice Not required
Patient Preparation Not required

Comments

Owner Clair Crossley (Crossley1)
Last reviewed 12.09.2025
Next review 12.09.2026 (Overdue)