The challenges of sodium measurements - indirect versus direct ion selective method.

CONCLUSION: Intra-individual sodium levels differ significantly between the indirect and direct ISE method also in the absence of acute illness. It is therefore crucial to adhere to the same method in critical situations to avoid false decisions due to measurement differences.
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Source: European Journal of Endocrinology - May 31, 2019 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Refardt J, Sailer COO, Chifu I, Winzeler B, Schnyder I, Fassnacht M, Fenske WK, Christ-Crain M Tags: Eur J Endocrinol Source Type: research