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Sodium, stool
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | NASTL |
| Test group | Sodium |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Ion Specific Electrode (ISE) |
| Container type | Urine cup or clean container |
| Sample type | Watery Stool |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Non-watery stool submitted |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | Na; Stool Electrolytes |
| Turn around times | 4 hours |
| Additional information | Only very watery specimens can be tested. Specimen will be centrifuged and the test is run on the supernatant. |
| Last Updated | 10/19/2012 3:18:10 PM |
| Entry Number | 862 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667