Sodium
Background:
Part of urea and electrolyte profile
Sodium may be falsely elevated if samples are taken from saline drip sites.
Pseudohyponatraemia is a rare phenomenon where sodium measurement is artificially low, due to presence of hyperlipidaemia or hyperproteinaemia
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference ranges (mmol/L) | |
|---|---|---|
| All ages/sexes | 133 - 146 | |
Derived from Pathology Harmony 2011
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Sodium - Lab Tests Online
See also: Potassium, Chloride, Osmolality
About This Test
Department: Biochemistry
Requirement:
- Gel/clotted/lithium heparin (yellow/red/green top)
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time:
Within 24 hours