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Test Code UNA24 SODIUM, URINE, 24 HOUR

Additional Codes

LAB446

Performing Laboratory

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 24 Hr Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic Container
Specimen Volume: Entire 24 Hr collection
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions:
  1. Send 24 hour urine collection.
  2. Place patient label on container, not on lid.
  3. No preservative. Refrigerate specimen during and after collection.
  4. Urine samples are stable for 4 days refrigerated (2 – 8ºC)

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84300; 81050

Performing Location

Porter Hospital Laboratory

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority / Turn Around Time

Daily / 24 Hours / Available STAT / Routine - 4 Hours

                                                         STAT - 60 Minutes

Normal Reference Values

SODIUM,U: 20-110 mEq/L

SODIUM, 24 HR U: 40-220 mEq/L