Sodium, Stool




Test Mnemonic

SNA

CPT Codes

  • 84302 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

15207-4

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
5 gStoolClean container RefrigeratedDo not add saline or water to liquefy specimen.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 g     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient1 hour
Refrigerated2 weeks
Frozen6 months

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

3 - 4 days

Methodology

Name Description
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) 

Reference Range

Special Info

A reference range has not been established for fecal specimens. Formed or viscous stool specimens will be rejected.

Clinical Info

Evaluation of electrolyte balance