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Some drugs can increase sodium levels. These include anabolic steroids, antibiotics, corticosteroids, laxatives, cough medicines, and oral contraceptives.

Drugs that can decrease sodium levels include ACE inhibitors, diuretics, carbamazepine, heparin, and tricyclic antidepressants.

This test requires a blood draw, which can be done at your local clinic. An accredited lab such as Karolinska, Synlab, or Unilabs will analyse the test. The first results are usually available within 48h.

Analytes

P-Sodium (natrium)

Instructions

No advance preparation is needed for this test.

On the day of the test
Always take your I.D with you when going for a test.
Arrive in good time and sit down quietly for 15 minutes before the test is taken.

What happens next?

The lab sends the results to your personal dashboard, with comments from both a doctor and a nutritionist.  If results are abnormal, we recommend seeing a doctor and, if appropriate, booking an appointment with a Nordic Wellth nutrition lifestyle specialist. 

You may need to make lifestyle and dietary changes.