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Sodium and Potassium - Urine

Alternate names:
Potassium - Urine, Sodium - Urine
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
NAU,24UNA,KU,24UK
Specimen types:
Urine
Container types:
UrineUrine
Collection Instructions:

Collection Instructions - 24 hour urine specimen

Notes:

These tests are of value principally -

In differentiation of the cause of low plasma sodium

To differentiate btween pre-renal and renal failure in certain circumstances where oligouria is present (urine Na)

In acute disturbances of sodium and potassium homeostasis, as a guide to immediate therapy

To assess volume status

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
4 hours

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW