Test Name
SODIUM
Aliases
SERUM SODIUM
Abbreviations
NA, NA+
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
ROUTINE CHEMISTRY
Sub Department
-
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
1
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
3ml of Serum in gel or plain vacutainer.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 2 weeks at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 14 days at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 1 year at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Variable. Helps determine if there is electrolyte &/ or metabolic imbalance.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026