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About Sodium

What is sodium?

Sodium is an essential dietary electrolyte present in all bodily fluids. Sodium is utilised for a wide range of bodily processes including nerve and muscle function. Sodium in the blood is restricted to a narrow range of concentrations in order to use it efficiently. Sodium levels are typically maintained by intake of water due to a stimulated thirst response and controlling excretion of sodium and water in the urine by the kidneys.

Elevated blood sodium levels (hypernatremia) can lead to symptoms including excess thirst, reduced urination, diarrhoea and vomiting. Sodium deficiency in the blood (hyponatremia) can lead to symptoms including weakness, fatigue, disorientation and muscle twitches.

Why take the test?

This test measures the amount of sodium in the blood. As the level of sodium in the blood is typically kept in a narrow range, abnormal levels can indicate a condition affecting sodium regulation such as kidney disease.

What's tested

Kidney Function

How it works

Purchase your Kit

Just order a test online and get your kit delivered right to your door unless you are ordering a COVID-19 Fit to Fly test where you will be given appointment options to attend our clinics across the United Kingdom for a nose and throat swab PCR test at the checkout stage.

Take your test and post

Follow our simple instructions to take your sample and post back the enclosed prepaid envelope to our accredited lab for processing. We also offer home or workplace visits by a qualified nurse. For COVID-19 Fit to Fly tests you must attend one of our partner clinics for our trained collection officers to take your sample. You will then have the results emailed to you.