Electrolytes, Urine

Department

Core Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

UK + UNA

Constituent Tests

• Sodium, Urine
• Potassium, Urine

Synonyms

Urine electrolytes

Turnaround Time

8 hours

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Acceptable

• 24hr Urine Container

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.1

Reference Intervals

A request for urine electrolytes includes sodium and potassium only.

Refer to the individual test entries for more information.

Test Method

Indirect ion-selective electrode, performed on a Beckman Coulter AU5822 analyser

Contact Canterbury Health Laboratories on +64 3 364 0484 or email LabInfo@cdhb.health.nz

Total volume and collection duration should be recorded for timed urine collections.

Contact Information

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