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Test Code NA-24H Sodium, Urine 24 Hour

Synonyms/Keywords

Sodium - Urine, 24 hr

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Urine 24H Urine Jug Urine Container   10 mL 0.5 mL  

Collection/Processing Instructions

Aliquot from well-mixed 24 hour urine collected without a preservative.

 

Indicate the collection time.

 

The total volume collected must be measured, recorded, and included with the test request.

 

If multiple tests needed on urine, acceptable alternate preservatives include 7 g sulfamic acid, 20 mL 6N HCl, 25 mL 33% acetic acid, or 10 g boric acid.
 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine - No Preservative Refrigerate 4 days
Urine - Preservative Refrigerate 7 days

Test Components

Urine Sodium and Creatinine

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites 43 - 217 mmol/24 hr

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Chemistry

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
 
Marshfield Monday through Sunday 6-8 hours ISE/Beckman AU

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
84300         

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity Description Comments
84300         

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner Sodium Level 24 Hour Urine