Sodium & Potassium (Urine)

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Pathology category

Biochemistry

Code

UNAK

Referral code

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Test information

Useful in hyponatraemic patients to assess renal losses.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

See report for comments & interpretation

Tube type

Urine Monovette (Yellow top)

Tube type info

Urine Monovette (Yellow top)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

2 ml

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

24 hrs

TAT GP/Outpatient

48 hrs

Referral lab

Local, Clinical Biochemistry