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Details : NRMeth 71 - NIST gravimetric method for serum sodium

Type (acronym)rmp
Typereference measurement procedure
Unique Nomination NumberNRMeth 71
Analyte Namesodium
IUPAC IFCC NumberCAS7440-23-5
Method capable of Traceability of Analyte to SI or Defined ProcedureSI
Applicable Matriceslyophilized, fresh, or frozen human serum
NameNIST gravimetric method for serum sodium
Organization that developed Validated MethodNIST
Measurement Techniques UsedGravimetry
Comments 1Weighed as sodium sulfate
Comments 2Chemical stoichiometry
QuantityAmount-of-substance concentration
From (0)100
To (0)180
Unit (0)mmol/l
From (1)0.2
To (1)0.3
Unit (1)%
Peer Reviewed PublicationFres. J. Anal. Chem., 1998, 361, 71-80
Comments to be published via JCTLM DBThe method measures the amount of sodium per volume of serum. This provides results suitable for traceability of indirect ion-sensitive electrode measurements
Review Team Nameelectrolytes
Analyte Category NameElectrolytes
Measurement principle/techniqueGravimetry