24 Hr Urinary Na+ Test
ABOUT TEST-
PREPARATION BEFORE TEST-
WHY DO A PATIENT NEED THIS TEST-
The following symptoms lead a person for urine Na+ test
METHOD OF DOING THIS TEST IN DIAGNOSTICS WORLD-
URINE TEST-
24 Hr URINE Na+ TEST RESULTS-
ABOUT TEST-
- The 24-hour urine sodium test determines how much sodium content is present in the urine and can be used to detect illness or other issues. Sodium balance is important for our body functions and urinary tracts as it may lead to severe diseases.
PREPARATION BEFORE TEST-
- No specific preparations required for the test.
- Alcohol consumption is not advised before the test.
- Follow the instructions correctly that are given by your healthcare assistant.
WHY DO A PATIENT NEED THIS TEST-
The following symptoms lead a person for urine Na+ test
- uncontrolled diabetes
- high blood pressure
- Kidney stones
METHOD OF DOING THIS TEST IN DIAGNOSTICS WORLD-
URINE TEST-
- You’ll have to collect your urine for 24 hours, and this test is called 24 hours urine sample test.
- A healthcare provider or a professional in a laboratory will provide you with a container and some instructions, which will be as follows-
- You have to empty your bladder in the morning and do not collect that urine.
- For the next 24 hours, you have to collect the urine in the container given by the healthcare provider.
- Keep the container in a refrigerator.
- Return the container to the laboratory.
24 Hr URINE Na+ TEST RESULTS-
- A normal test result suggests a daily sodium intake of 22-328 mmol/24hours.
