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Health Encyclopedia: Serum Sodium
Sodium - serum; Na+
What the risks are
Possible risks from any blood test 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 following factors can interfere with the a test for sodium levels:
- Recent trauma, surgery, or
shock - Consu...
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