What is Sodium ?
The Serum Sodium test measures the level of sodium in the blood. Sodium is an essential electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle function. The body tightly controls sodium levels, and abnormalities can indicate dehydration, kidney problems, or hormonal imbalances. Clinicians may order a Serum Sodium test to: Assess hydration status, as low sodium (hyponatremia) can indicate dehydration or overhydration, while high sodium (hypernatremia) may suggest dehydration or kidney dysfunction. Evaluate kidney and adrenal function, as abnormal sodium levels can be a sign of kidney disease, adrenal gland disorders, or other metabolic issues. Monitor patients on specific medications, such as diuretics, which can affect sodium levels and fluid balance.
Sodium Report Format: Breakdown
Here’s what an ideal Sodium report format should include:
Header Information:
- Patient Details: Full name, Age, Gender, and ID.
- TAT information: Timestamp for both sample collection and report generation.
- Doctor's Information: Name of the referral doctor, if applicable.
Test Results Section:
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Patient's results
As obvious as it is, a test report should definitely have the patient's test result.
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Result's Unit
The unit of the test result must be mentioned correctly in the report. Sodium test is generally reported in “mmol/L”
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Sodium Normal Value / Reference Range
The report must have the normal Sodium range. It can differ slightly based on the reagents used by the lab and other internal factors, but common Sodium ranges are:
For any gender, 0 to 100 year of age: 136 - 146
Interpretations
Nowadays, most labs prefer to add interpretations to the reports, making the report more patient-friendly. Labsmart software has interpretations of all routine test pre-filled in the software.
Footer Section:
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Certifications:
Display any relevant accreditations (e.g., NABL, ISO), adding to your lab's credibility.
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Pathologist and technician signature:
It's mandatory to add a Pathologist and technician signature to the report.
Sodium Interpretation
In Labsmart software, this is the inbuilt interpretation for Sodium
Importance of adding interpretation to reports:
It's very helpful to add interpretation in reports as it makes the reports more patient friendly and also helpful to doctors in some cases. Moreover, presently most labs prefer providing reports with interpretation. Thus, adding interpretation to report will help your lab stay at par with other competitor labs.
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