Sodium

Also Known As: Sodium

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About the Test
Description:

Major extracellular cation responsible for maintaining fluid balance in circulation

Clinical Significance:

N/A

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Target Levels (where applicable)

REFERENCE INTERVALS FOR ADULTS: 136-145 mmol/L
 

What is being checked

INCREASE IN: Dehydration, Cushing's syndrome, diabeted insipidus

DECREASE IN: GI loss (diarrhea and vomiting), Addison's disease, renal disease.