Test Code UNA24H Sodium Urine, Timed LAB446
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint The Finley Hospital
Test Method
Ion Selective Electrode method; Roche cobas Pro
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically assayed within 2 hours after the specimen
arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
Collect a timed urine specimen, 24 hour preferred. No
preservative is required. Label the specimen appropriately with two
identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID
number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of
collection. Indicate the time period of collection on the
container. Submit entire specimen for analysis. Store the urine
specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Useful For
Assessing acid-base balance, water balance, water intoxication,
and dehydration
Reference Values
40‑220 mmol/24 hours
- Timed urine collection are reported in mmmol/24 Hours regardless
of collection time.
CPT Code Information
82436 Chemistry: Sodium, urine
LOINC Code Information
2956-1 Sodium [Moles/Time] In 24 Hour Urine