{"product_id":"sodium-test","title":"Sodium","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood 🩸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis test can be conducted at any time of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou can eat and drink normally before this test. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou should consider testing if:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have symptoms such as confusion, headaches, fatigue, or muscle cramps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have conditions that affect the balance of fluids, electrolytes, and acidity in your body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eYou have prolonged vomiting, diarrhoea, or excessive fluid intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sodium blood test measures the level of sodium in your blood, a key electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, and nerve and muscle function. Abnormal sodium levels may be linked to dehydration, overhydration, kidney or heart conditions, hormonal imbalances, or the effects of certain medications. This test is commonly used to evaluate hydration status, monitor electrolyte balance, and investigate symptoms affecting neurological or muscular function, supporting accurate diagnosis and ongoing health monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47937069547675,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_20_2025_07_58_59_PM.png?v=1755716532","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/sodium-test","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}