Test Code LAB444 Sodium, Random Urine

Useful For

Monitoring fluid/electrolyte balance
Monitoring renal function
Evaluating the electrolyte composition of urine

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performing Laboratory

Bozeman Health Laboratory Services

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Clean container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Collection Instructions:

Collect a random urine collection.
No preservative.
Centrifuge specimen before analysis.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Urine	Ambient	14 days
	Refrigerated	14 days
	Frozen	1 year

Reference Values

No established reference values

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84300