Test Directory
Sodium (urine)
Containers - Adult
Container for 24 Hour Timed Specimen (5 Litre)
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Additive per Container
None |
Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
1.0 ml
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
1 mL
Additive per Container
None |
Reference ranges
Interpret with respect to serum sodium concentration and dietary intake.
24hr Reference Range: 40-220 mmol/24hr
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 (Biochemistry): 01506 52 3160/1
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.