The Electrolyte Panel is a blood test that measures four essential electrolytes involved in fluid balance, nerve signaling, muscle function, and acid–base regulation. These electrolytes help maintain normal cellular activity and overall metabolic stability.
This panel is commonly ordered to assess hydration status, kidney function, and metabolic balance, and to evaluate symptoms such as weakness, dehydration, confusion, irregular heartbeat, or muscle cramps. It is often used in routine monitoring and acute care settings.
The panel includes 4 tests:
Sodium: Regulates fluid balance and nerve function
Potassium: Essential for heart rhythm and muscle function
Chloride: Helps maintain fluid and acid–base balance
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂ / Bicarbonate): Reflects acid–base balance
Electrolyte Panel
The Electrolyte Panel is a blood test that measures four essential electrolytes involved in fluid balance, nerve signaling, muscle function, and acid–base regulation. These electrolytes help maintain normal cellular activity and overall metabolic stability.
This panel is commonly ordered to assess hydration status, kidney function, and metabolic balance, and to evaluate symptoms such as weakness, dehydration, confusion, irregular heartbeat, or muscle cramps. It is often used in routine monitoring and acute care settings.
The panel includes 4 tests:
Sodium: Regulates fluid balance and nerve function
Potassium: Essential for heart rhythm and muscle function
Chloride: Helps maintain fluid and acid–base balance
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂ / Bicarbonate): Reflects acid–base balance
