Sodium — lab reference
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Hemolysis can falsely elevate. Ask your clinician to review kidney function and acid-base status.
Ask your clinician to read this result with sodium, bicarbonate, and anion gap.
Serum chemistry value. Do not substitute arterial blood-gas bicarbonate ranges.
Formula and albumin correction vary by laboratory. Ask your clinician to confirm whether potassium is included.
Protein intake, hydration, catabolism, GI bleeding, and kidney function affect result.
Calculated and context-dependent. Not a stand-alone diagnostic marker.
Correct for albumin when appropriate or measure ionized calcium.
pH and specimen handling materially affect results.
Ask your clinician to read this result with kidney function, calcium, vitamin D, and PTH.
Measured and calculated values may differ. Ask your clinician to review osmolal gap when indicated.
Collection method, tourniquet time, exercise, and timing affect result.
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