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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Sodium, Fractional Excretion - Calgary Zone (CLS) | ||
| Test Code: | FNA | ||
| Primary Container: | See Collection Information Below | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Samples for blood and random urine for Sodium and Creatinine are required and are all ordered with the FNA mnemonic along with the associated calculations. See for collection requirements. 1 hour, 2 hour or 3 hour urine collection may be requested by doctor. 24-hour urines are not acceptable specimens for this test. Collect blood and urine samples at the same time with no more than 3 hours between blood and urine collections. Delay collection of specimens until 6 - 8 hours after last dose of diuretic. | ||
| Testing Schedule: | Test performed on a daily basis. | ||
| Testing Area: | Chemistry | ||
| Performing Site: | ACH, DSC, FMC, PLC, RGH, SHC | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Fractional Sodium is a calculation which includes serum sodium and creatinine, and urine sodium and creatinine concentrations. | ||
