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Specimen and Container/Tube
Urine, random
Rejection Criteria
N/A
Turnaround Time
N/A
Test Includes
Quantitative determination of sodium in urine
Specimen Type
Urine, random
Container/Tube
Sterile Urine Container
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Reject Due To
N/A
Day(s) Performed
24 hours, 7 days a week including holidays.
STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED
N/A
STAT Turnaround Time
N/A
Method Name
Ion Specific Electrode (ISE)
Synonyms
N/A
Test Limitations
N/A
Test Usage
Useful in the assessment of fluid balance.
Offsite Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
UCMC Collection Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated (2-8° C).
Reference Values
Reference ranges for random urine specimens have not been
established; subject to ordering physician interpretation only.
Additional Information
N/A
Stability: Room Temp
14 days
Stability: Refrigerated
14 days
Stability: Frozen
stable
Pediatric Volume
0.2 mL
Clinical Indications
Useful in the assessment of fluid balance.
Transport Instructions
1. Collect without additives or preservatives.
2. Random urine collections only.
3. Transport refrigerated?�(2-8?� C).
Test Components
Quantitative determination of sodium in?�urine
Specimen Stability
14 days
Methodology
Ion Specific Electrode (ISE)
Synonyms/Key Search Words
N/A