An electrolyte test is done to determine if there’s an electrolyte imbalance in the body. A healthy electrolyte balance plays an important role in maintaining water equilibrium, muscle activity and the body’s pH level as well.
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What is an Electrolyte Test?
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Electrolyte tests typically measure key body electrolytes like Sodium, Potassium, Bicarbonate, and Chloride. These charged minerals that are found in body tissues and bloodstream play a key role in various bodily functions like facilitating the absorption of nutrients, stabilizing body pH levels, maintaining water equilibrium, and more.
Why is an Electrolyte Test Performed?
Your doctor may suggest you get an electrolyte test for a variety of reasons. From routine health checkups to diagnosing and assessing problems such as hypertension, heart, kidney or liver problems, electrolyte imbalance can indicate various health issues. If you are experiencing symptoms like swelling, nausea, weakness, dizziness, cramps or irregular heartbeat, an electrolyte test might help diagnose the underlying problem.
There are no particular precautions that you need to take before an Electrolyte Test.
How is Electrolyte test done?
This test is carried out by the collection of a blood sample using a procedure called venipuncture (blood collection from a vein- usually the arm).
Does electrolyte test pose any risk?
Medical professionals are usually trained to collect your blood samples without posing you at risk. However, since this is an intravenous process, there is a chance of infection, experiencing a tinge of pain, or slight bruising.
What are some reference electrolyte values?
Chloride: 95-105 mmol/L
Magnesium: 1.5-2 mEq/L
Phosphate: 0.8-1.5 mmol/L
Potassium: 3.5-5 mmol/L
Sodium: 135-145 mmol/L
Total calcium: 2-2.6 mmol/L (8.5-10.2 mg/dL)
Are these tests reliable?
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