Test Directory
Sodium (urine)
Containers - Adult
Container for 24 Hour Timed Specimen (5 Litre)
|
Additive per Container
None |
Sterile Universal 20ml
|
Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
Sterile Universal 20ml
|
Volume Range
1 mL
Additive per Container
None |
Reference ranges
Interpret with respect to serum sodium concentration and dietary intake.
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 242 6806
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Availability
Mon - Sat
Anticipated turnaround
1 day
General additional information
Urine excretion reflects dietary intake. Interpretation depends on the clinical situation. A spot sodium of > 20 mmol/L is inappropriate in an adult with hyponatraemia. Paired blood and urine required for fractional sodium excretion.