| Ordering Code | 756 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | Sodium, Random Urine |
| Alias | Random Urine Sodium Random Urine Na+ |
| Preferred Specimen | Urine, Random |
| Preferred Container | Clean Container |
| Optimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Centrifuge and aliquot 5 mL urine for transport. Do NOT add preservatives. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Refrigerated: 7 Days |
| Rejection Criteria | Contaminated, Insufficient quantity, Specimen older than stability limits, Preservatives used |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Urine | ALL | mEq/L | See report. |