Sodium Assay Kit (Colorimetric) MAK247-1KT

Sodium (Na) is one of the most important electrolytes along with chloride, calcium and potassium. Na plays vital roles in the maintenance of plasma volume, pH balance, transmission of nerve impulses, and normal cell functions. Healthy individuals can absorb sodium ingested in food, and kidneys maintain proper sodium balance by excreting its excess in urine. Sodium sources include table salt, milk, meat, shellfish, bread, snack food, etc. Increased dietary sodium intake increases the risk of susceptibility to cardiovascular disease (CVD), most importantly with elevated blood pressure (BP).
Suitable for the determination of sodium concentration in a variety of samples.
This sodium assay kit offers a simple, two-step colorimetric assay that is based on the requirement of sodium ion as a cofactor for the enzymatic activity of b-galactosidase (βG). Endogenous mono, di, and trivalent ions, ascorbic acid, creatinine, glucose, urea and bilirubin do not interfere with the assay. The kit can detect sodium ion concentrations as low as 25mM in a variety of samples.

detection method	colorimetric
storage temp.	−20°C

pictograms	GHS05
signalword	Danger
hcodes	H318
pcodes	P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
Flash Point F	Not applicable
Flash Point C	Not applicable