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HelpTest Code LAB7512 Sweat Sodium
Aliases
SW NA
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)
TAT
3 Days
Test Components
Sweat NA Raw- Left
Sweat Sodium Left Arm
Sweat NA Raw-Right
Sweat Sodium Right arm
CPT
84302
Sample Stability
Ambient: 72 hours
Reference Range
Sweat NA Raw- Left0.0-100.0 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