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Test Code LAB7512 Sweat Sodium

Performing Section

Chemistry

Purpose/Principle

Determine the Sodium ion concentration in sweat to aid in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.

Special Collection Notes

Collections only performed at Anschutz Campus. Patients will need to call 720-777-6711 to schedule testing.

Specimen Volume

Preferred: 60 mcL
Minimum: 20 mcL

Processing Instructions

Sweat collection can not be performed at NOC/Client.
Send orders via fax to 720-777-7125 (outpatient lab-Main)

Test Components

Sweat NA Raw- Left
Sweat Sodium Left Arm
Sweat NA Raw-Right
Sweat Sodium Right arm

Reference Range

Sweat NA Raw- Left

0.0-100.0 nmol/L

 

Sweat Sodium Left Arm

0.0-50.0 nmol/L

 

Sweat NA Raw-Right

0.0-100.0 nmol/L

 

Sweat Sodium Right arm

0.0-50.0 nmol/L

TAT

3 Days

Sample Stability

Ambient: 72 hours

Aliases

SW NA

CPT

84302