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Test Code NAU (sodium), KU (potassium), CLU (chloride) Electrolytes, Urine

Methodology

Profile Information:
Chloride Sodium
Potassium  

Used to monitor electrolyte balance.

Performing Laboratory

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry

Specimen Requirements

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Urine, 24-Hour Collection

Submit an entire 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required.

2. Follow instructions in Urine Collection in Special Instructions.

 

Urine, Random Collection

1 mL from a random urine collection. No preservative.

Reference Values

Random urine: There is no reference range established for random urine electrolytes.

 

24 hour urines

24 hour urine sodium: 40-220 mmol/24 hours

24 hour urine chloride: 110-250 mmol/24 hours

24 hour urine potassium: 25-125 mmol/24 hours

Note: 24 hour urine results vary with diet.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Special Instructions