2947-0 Sodium [Moles/volume] in Blood

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LP15099-2   Sodium
Sodium (Na) is a positively charged electrolyte and a mineral. Eighty-five percent of Na is located in the blood and lymph fluid. The hormone aldosterone that is secreted by the adrenal glands helps to regulate Na levels by signaling the kidneys to either retain or secrete it. Damage or disease to the kidneys can lead to dangerous fluctuations of sodium. Na plays a number of key roles in the homeostasis of the human body. It helps to maintain blood volume by osmotically pulling water into the blood vessels. Too much sodium in the blood may cause too much water to be brought into the blood vessels and lead to high blood pressure. Muscles and nerves conduct electrical impulses that require charged particles including Na. The electrical currents cause muscle cells to contract and nerve cells to relay electrical signals between them. Too little sodium can lead to muscle spasms, cramps, headache, irritability, restlessness, nausea and fatigue. Extreme hyponatremia can lead to confusion, hallucinations, decreased consciousness and coma. Conversely, hypernatremia can cause lethargy or restlessness, deep tendon reflexes, muscle spasticity and seizures. Source: Regenstrief LOINC, Sodium healthy eating

Fully-Specified Name

Component

Sodium

Property

SCnc

Time

Pt

System

Bld

Scale

Qn

Method

Basic Attributes

Class

CHEM

Type

Laboratory

First Released

Version 1.0

Last Updated

Version 2.73 (MIN)

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Both

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261

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• Blood
• Chemistry
• Level
• Na
• Na+
• Point in time
• QNT
• Quan
• Quant
• Quantitative
• Random
• Substance concentration
• UniversalLabOrders
• WB
• Whole blood

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6298-4 Potassium [Moles/volume] in Blood

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LP15098-4   Potassium
Potassium (symbol K from Latin:kalium) is a key chemical element involved in neuron function and influencing osmotic balance between cells and interstitial fluid. Depletion in potassium levels results in deficient fluid and electrolyte balance in the body as well as various nervous and cardiac dysfunctions. Studies suggest diets high in potassium can reduce the risk of hypertension and possibly stroke. Foods rich in potassium include parsley, dried apricots, potatoes, bananas, avocados, soybeans, and bran, as well as most fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. Overall, clear cases of potassium deficiency are rare in healthy individuals. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Potassium (Wikipedia)

LP15098-4   Potassium
An element that belongs to the alkali group of metals. Symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the main cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte and it plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the water-electrolyte balance. Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006

Fully-Specified Name

Component

Potassium

Property

SCnc

Time

Pt

System

Bld

Scale

Qn

Method

Basic Attributes

Class

CHEM

Type

Laboratory

First Released

Version 1.0f

Last Updated

Version 2.73 (MIN)

Order vs. Observation

Both

Common Test Rank Get Info

219

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Related Names

• Blood
• Chemistry
• k
• K+
• Level
• Point in time
• Potass
• QNT
• Quan
• Quant
• Quantitative
• Random
• Substance concentration
• UniversalLabOrders
• WB
• Whole blood

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