Sodium (Na) In Urine: Results
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Results
A test for sodium in the urine is a 24-hour test or a one-time (spot) test that checks how much sodium is in the urine. Sodium is both an electrolyte and a mineral.
Normal
Normal results may vary from lab to lab. Results are ready in 1 day.
| Normal: | 40–220 milliequivalents (mEq)/day or 40–220 millimoles (mmol) (SI units) |
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| Normal: | Greater than 20 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L) |
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Many conditions can affect sodium levels. Your doctor will talk with you about any abnormal results that may be related to your symptoms and medical history.
| Last updated: | September 18, 2008 |
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| Author: | Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology |
| Editors: | Maria Essig, Tracy Landauer |
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