Laboratory Medicine Program

Sodium, fluid

Clinical Decription:
The measurement of sodium is used mainly in the diagnosis and treatment of gross changes in water and salt balance, aldosteronism, diabetes insipidus, adrenal hypertension, Addison?s disease, dehydration, inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, diabetic acidosis, severe diarrhea, or other diseases involving electrolyte imbalance.
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Method: Automated method; Advia

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
N/A

Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Volume: 1 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: 4C

Special Instructions: n/a

Testing Schedule(s): on demand.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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