Sodium Blood

General physicians, their assistants, and nurses are the ones who typically request sodium balance tests. More specifically, the referring physician caring for the patient fills out the request form.

The sodium blood tests are used during routine checkups, formulation of diagnosis, and monitoring or managing treatment approaches that may affect a patient’s sodium levels or electrolyte balance.

Depending on the laboratory, the results of the sodium blood test can be available within the same day, after a day, after a few business days, or even weeks. Your referring physician may give you an estimate of how long you may have to wait however, it ultimately depends on the one processing the blood sample.