Sodium (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UNA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0202

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

2 mL Urine (Random), 24hr Urine acceptable

Sample Stability

-

Synonyms

Urine Na+
Urine Sodium

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 28/04/2026