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Test Code NA24 SODIUM, 24-HOUR URINE

Important Note

For patient collection instructions, please click here.

Additional Codes

Software                          Test Code                    
Label Text NA24
EPIC LAB446

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Workup of volume depletion, acute renal failure, and acute oliguria

Method Name

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Values

40-220 mEq/24h

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Profile Information

Individual Test Description

DATES OF COLLECTION, 24 HOUR URINE
SODIUM, 24 HOUR URINE
VOLUME, 24 HOUR URINE

Specimen Type

Urine, 24-Hour

Preferred Container

24-Hour Urine Container – 24 hour collection required

Preferred Volume

Urine, 24-Hour: 10 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)

Minimum Volume

Urine, 24-Hour: 1 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. No preservative

2. Refrigerate specimen during collection.

4. Send specimen refrigerated.

Click here to view the Urine Collection Instructions
To Process:

1. Prior to aliquoting specimen, mix specimen well, measure and record volume.

2. 10 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine collection in a clean, non-sterile, plastic urine container.

3. 24-HOUR VOLUME IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour

Refrigerated: 6 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

84300 Sodium, Urine, Quantitative  

Keywords

NA

SODIUM

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

LOINC Code Information

2956-1

Rejection Information

24 hour collection incomplete