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| Urine Electrolytes | - |
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Measure urine electrolytes |
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Synonym | See updates |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0009 |
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Test Type | Biochemistry |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) |
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# Test(s) | Multiple |
| Test details | Sample Report |
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| Urine Electrolytes |
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Synonym | See updates | |
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Test Code | CDBIOPR0009 | |
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Test Category | Kidney disorders | |
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Pre-Test Condition | See updates | |
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Medical History | See updates | |
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Report Availability | 1 D(s) | |
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Specimen/Sample | Urine; 10 mL; St Cont | |
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Stability @21-26 deg. C | 6 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 24 Hr(s) | |
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Stability @ Frozen | NA | |
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# Test(s) | Multiple | |
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Processing Method | Ion Selective Electrode | |
| **Electrolytes Random Urine****FDA Status**: Standard laboratory procedure under CLIA; no specific FDA approval required.**Other Names**: Urine Electrolyte Test, Random Urine Sodium/Potassium.**Historical Breakthrough**: Developed in the 1960s to assess electrolyte balance, advancing nephrology.**Key Purpose and Impact**: Measures sodium, potassium, and chloride in urine to diagnose electrolyte imbalances or kidney disorders.**Preparation and Patient History**: Random urine; report dehydration, diuretic use, or kidney history.**Consent Requirement**: Standard consent for non-invasive sample collection.**Clinical Value**: Sensitivity ~85%; specificity ~90%; detects imbalances in ~60% of cases; guides therapy.**References Cited**: Testing.com Electrolyte Tests 2023; Labcorp Urine Electrolytes 2025; UpToDate Electrolyte Disorders 2025 |