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Sodium, Random Urine with Creatinine
Test CodeLAB5210022
Quest Code
8514
CPT Codes
82570, 84300
Preferred Specimen
10 mL random urine, no preservative in a plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Decreased levels are seen in congestive heart failure,
excessive sweating, diarrhea, pyloric obstruction,
malabsorption and primary aldosteronism. Increased levels
may be due to increased salt intake, failure of the adrenal
glands, diabetic acidosis, salt losing renal disease and
water deficient dehydration.
excessive sweating, diarrhea, pyloric obstruction,
malabsorption and primary aldosteronism. Increased levels
may be due to increased salt intake, failure of the adrenal
glands, diabetic acidosis, salt losing renal disease and
water deficient dehydration.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Valencia Nichols Institute
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355
