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ELECTROLYTES, SERUM
400
Special Instruction : No special preparation required
Parameters covered : 3
Report Frequency : Daily
Home Collection
Lab Visit
Overview
What is ELECTROLYTES, SERUM ?
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood & body fluids that include sodium, potassium & chloride. They help to maintain fluid balance, regulate pH in your body (acidic or alkaline) and send electrical signals through the nerve cells. Imbalance in electrolyte levels are bad for your health. They can occur due to dehydration, heat stroke, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney disease & severe burns. Symptoms include tiredness, irregular heart beat, muscle cramps, confusion & fits.
Parameters
1. Sodium
2. Potassium
3. Chloride
Doctor Information
Pre-test Information
No special preparation required
Report Delivery
Daily
Code
Z020
Category
Electrolyte Imbalance
Stability Room
8 hrs
Stability Refrigerated
1 week
Stability Frozen
2 weeks
Method
Indirect ISE
Specimen
3 mL (1.5 mL min.) Serum from 1 SST. Avoid hemolysis. Separate serum within 1 hour of collection. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Usage
Electrolyte panel is useful in assessing acid base balance in a wide variety of medical conditions.
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