Test Code LAB2060 Fractional Sodium Excretion
Collection:
Specimen: Blood & Urine
Container:
Blood – Green Lithium Heparin with gel (preferred), Serum Separator or Plain Red
Urine - 10 mL yellow top plastic urine no additive tube
Volume:
Blood -5 mL; Minimum 1 mL
Urine – 10 mL; Minimum 2 mL
Stability:
Once serum/plasma is separated from cells, specimen is stable 8 hours room temp,1 week refrigerated or 2 weeks frozen. Urine is stable for 8 hours room temp,1 week refrigerated or 2 weeks frozen.
Turn Around Time (TAT):
Routine – 3 hours
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Request Form:
Routine/Stat Laboratory Request Form
Reference Interval:
< 1 %
Additional Test Codes
NA FX
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY