Sodium Random Urine
Understanding Sodium Random Urine
What is Sodium Random Urine?
Sodium Random Urine is a test that checks for the levels of sodium in your urine sample. Sodium is an electrolyte that helps in the normal functioning of your body’s cells and tissues. It helps regulate the fluid balance in your body. If your sodium levels are too low or too high, it could indicate an abnormality in your kidneys.
This test is conducted using a single urine sample or a sample of your urine that is collected over a 24-hour period. Low sodium levels are mainly due to dehydration, and high levels are due to high salt intake.
What is Sodium Random Urine used for?
Test for checking sodium levels in urine is performed for
• Checking the water and electrolyte balance in the body.
• Determining the cause of high or low blood sodium symptoms.
• Checking the progress of kidney diseases or adrenal gland diseases.
Interpreting Sodium Random Urine results
Interpretations
- High urine sodium levels indicate hypernatremia.
- Low urine sodium levels indicate hyponatremia.