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General
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Clinical Use:
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Used to investigate unexplained hyponatraemia. Also requested when diabetes insipidus or SIADH is suspected. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Code:
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UOSMO |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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0-30 days: 75-300
>30 days: 50-1200
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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Spot Urine |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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3 hours ambient; 7 days chilled; 3 months frozen |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Armadale Health Service |
9391 2030 |
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Laboratory |
Rockingham General Hospital |
9599 4239 |
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Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
| Core |
Biochemistry |
King Edward Memorial Hospital |
6458 2753 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Biochemistry |
Royal Perth Hospital |
9224 1176 |
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Last Updated : 21-09-2021 07:33 |