Excess Sodium And Epinephrine
FE sodium; FENa
What the risks are
The urine sample has no risk. The risks of drawing blood include:
- Excessive bleeding
- Fainting or feeling lightheaded
- Hematoma (blood accumulating under the skin)
- Infection (a slight risk any time the skin is broken)
- Multiple punctures to locate veins
Special considerations
The test is only of value in specific circumstances such as sudden
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