Sodium
Alternate Names : Serum Sodium, NA+, Lytes
What do the test results mean?
The normal value for sodium in the blood is 136 to 146 mEq/liter.
Sodium must stay in this range for all the cells in the body to function properly.
Sodium can become too high because of conditions including:
Dehydration
Conditions causing excessive urination
Severe vomiting or diarrhea
Severe burns
Many things can cause the sodium to become too low including:
Diuretics, also called water pills
Kidney disease
Uncontrolled diabetes
Congestive heart failure
Cirrhosis of the liver
Very high protein, triglycerides, or glucose in the blood
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