Sodium, Fluid
Tests:Sodium, Fluid
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | Fluid Na
Fluid electrolytes |
| Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 8 hrs |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen | Fluid |
| Preferred | 5 mL |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample | Fluid |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Refer to Chemical Pathologist |
| 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) |
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| Last reviewed | 23.09.2026 |
| Next review | 23.09.2027 (OK) |