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 |