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Details : C3RMMP22 - DGKL reference method for sodium

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberC3RMMP22
Analyte Namesodium
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS7440-23-5
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh or frozen; blood plasma
NameDGKL reference method for sodium
Organization that developed Validated MethodGerman Society of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (DGKL)
Measurement Techniques UsedFAES
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (0)110
To (0)170
Unit (0)mmol/l
Peer Reviewed PublicationNBS special publication 260-60, 1978
Multiple Testing Sites Not Required to obtain a Single ValueNo
Comments to be published via JCTLM DBThe method measures the amount of sodium per volume of plasma. This provides results suitable for traceability of indirect ion-sensitive electrode measurements
Analyte Category NameElectrolytes
Measurement principle/techniqueFlame emission spectrophotometry