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<section begin="clinical biochemistry" />'''Sodium''' is an abundant electrolyte in the body, and sodium ion (Na+) is the dominant ion in the extracellular space. 65% of sodium is in the extracellular space. The main clinical function of sodium is to maintain osmolality.
<section begin="clinical biochemistry" />'''Sodium''' is an abundant electrolyte in the body, and sodium ion (Na+) is the dominant ion in the extracellular space. 65% of sodium is in the extracellular space. The main clinical function of sodium is to maintain osmolality.


Abnormally low or high sodium ([[hyponatraemia]] and [[hypernatraemia]], respectively), are common but potentially lethal disorders in the worst case.<section end="clinical biochemistry" />
Abnormally low or high sodium ([[hyponatraemia]] and [[hypernatraemia]], respectively), are common but potentially lethal disorders in the worst case.<section end="clinical biochemistry" /><section begin="clinical biochemistry" />
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== Reference ranges ==
== Reference ranges ==