Urine Sodium
Preparation:
Your doctor may advise you to temporarily stop certain medications (like diuretics or corticosteroids) that affect sodium levels. Follow any specific instructions if a 24-hour collection is required. For random tests, minimal preparation is needed.
Fasting Needed:
No fasting required.
Best Time for Test:
Morning collection is preferred for random tests. For 24-hour tests, start collection in the morning after discarding the first urine and collect all urine for the next 24 hours.
Preparation:
Your doctor may advise you to temporarily stop certain medications (like diuretics or corticosteroids) that affect sodium levels. Follow any specific instructions if a 24-hour collection is required. For random tests, minimal preparation is needed.
Fasting Needed:
No fasting required.
Best Time for Test:
Morning collection is preferred for random tests. For 24-hour tests, start collection in the morning after discarding the first urine and collect all urine for the next 24 hours.