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Test Code 62871416 Sodium Level Random Urine

Performing Laboratory

Torrance Memorial Laboratories

Specimen Requirements

Submit the following specimen:

 

Specimen Type:  Urine, random
Container/Tube (preferred):  UYT 
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:  No preservative

 

Also Acceptable:  Plastic urine container

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range

Interpretive Guidelines:  Sodium Random Urine
Sodium excretion in a random specimen is highly variable and must be correlated with the patient's diet and state of hydration. Interpretation requires clinical correlation. Significant diurnal variation (output lower at night) can exist.  Results may be useful in conjunction with other tests.

There are no established reference ranges for Random Urine Sodium.

Day(s) Test Set up/TAT

Performed:

Daily

Available STAT

TAT:

STAT: <1 hr

Routine: < 4 hrs

Aliases

None

CPT Code

84300