Standard Electrolyte Test At-Home
An electrolyte test measures the level of main electrolytes in the body. An electrolyte test is performed to evaluate the electrolyte imbalance in the body. A normal electrolyte balance is necessary to maintain the body’s normal physiologic functions, homeostasis, healthy muscle activity, and blood pH level as well.
If you want your electrolyte test to be done by expert medical professionals at home, then Vesta Care is the best choice. Having an expert team arrive at your doorstep and get your results ready within 24 to 48 hours.
Standard Electrolyte Test
at home in Dubai
An electrolyte test measures the level of main electrolytes in the body. An electrolyte test is performed to evaluate the electrolyte imbalance in the body. A normal electrolyte balance is necessary to maintain the body’s normal physiologic functions, homeostasis, healthy muscle activity, and blood pH level as well.
If you want your electrolyte test to be done by expert medical professionals at home, then Vesta Care is the best choice. Having an expert team arrive at your doorstep and get your results ready within 24 to 48 hours.
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Role of these electrolytes in the body
The main electrolytes that are usually tested by serum electrolyte test are sodium, chloride, calcium, magnesium, bicarbonate, potassium, and phosphate. Each of these electrolytes plays a vital role in the body and their key role are listed below:
- Sodium (Na), plays a key role in maintaining the right balance of fluid in the body and is the most abundant electrolyte found in the body. It helps the cell to absorb nutrients.
- Chloride (Cl), also plays a key role in maintaining the right amount of fluid in the body and helps maintain healthy blood volume and blood pressure.
- Potassium (K), helps the heart and muscle to work properly. In the heart potassium is a key component in normalizing the heartbeat.
- Bicarbonate (HCO3), helps maintain the acid-base balance in the body fluid and blood. The bicarbonate ion is important in carrying the carbon dioxide through the bloodstream to the lung from where it exhales.
- Calcium (Ca), is the key element in the body as it helps in building strong bones and teeth. It also manages your heart rhythm and controls your muscle and nerve activity.
- Phosphate (PO4), is a phosphorous-based molecule that helps your cells metabolize nutrients and is the key component in nucleotides which are the building block of DNA.
- Magnesium (Mg), helps the cells to provide energy as they turn the nutrients into energy, and also your brain and muscles work properly with normal magnesium value.
What is the Electrolyte Test?
A serum electrolyte test is a blood test that typically measures the main key electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, and bicarbonate in the blood. These electrolytes that are found in body fluid and blood play a vital role in maintaining the body’s water equilibrium, muscle and nerve activity, heart rhythm, blood pH, and volume.
An electrolyte test is usually a routine blood screening and may be used to find the electrolyte imbalance or any variation in acid-base levels. An imbalance in these electrolytes sometimes results in serious health problems such as heart and kidney problems.
In electrolyte tests, these electrolytes level is usually measured together. But sometimes tested individually if a person suspects a specific problem related to a specific electrolyte.
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Why is the Electrolyte Test necessary?
An electrolyte test is a blood test that normally measures the level of electrolytes in your blood and body fluid. You may need a serum electrolyte test for a routine check or your doctor may suggest you get an electrolyte test for a specific purpose. From a routine health checkup to accessing or identifying different problems a serum electrolyte test is important in diagnosing various health issues such as hypertension, arrhythmia, and kidney and liver disease.
If you experience any symptoms like swelling, edema, nausea, weakness, dizziness, confusion, cramps, or irregular heartbeat beat then it indicates the electrolyte imbalance in the body which sometimes causes serious illness if not treated properly. So, having an electrolyte test might help diagnose the underlying problem.
How is the Electrolyte Test performed?
An electrolyte test is performed on blood under the supervision of medical professionals and is the initial step in diagnosing any kind of illness. There is no risk involved in performing an electrolyte test it is simply done by a health care professional who pulls blood from a vein in your arm, using a small needle (mostly butterfly needle used). After pricking the needle, a small amount of blood is drawn and collected into a test tube or vial. You may feel a small sting when the needle is inside out. The whole procedure will take less than five minutes. After that, the blood sample is analyzed in a laboratory using advanced equipment and you will get the result within 24 to 48 hours.
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The electrolyte test will be performed on blood so there are no special precautions needed before an electrolyte test. Only be careful when pricking the blood from the vein.
Few symptoms point towards the electrolyte imbalance in the blood and body fluid. These symptoms include swelling, nausea, dizziness, cramps, arrhythmia, etc. The electrolyte test might be helpful in the determination of health issues such as hypertension, and kidney and liver disease.
The most important electrolytes in the blood and body fluids include Na, K, Cl, Ca, HCO3, Mg, and PO4. These electrolytes are responsible for various functions in the body and their normal values are as follows:
Sodium (Na): 135-148mmol/L
Potassium (K): 3.5-5.3mmol/L
Chloride (Cl): 98-107mmol/L,
Phosphate (PO4): 0.8-1.5mmol/L
Total Calcium (Ca): 2-2.6mmol/L
Magnesium (Mg): 1.5-2.0mEq/L
Bicarbonate (HCO3): 22.29mEq/L
In an electrolyte test, a trained medical professional collects a blood sample from a vein using a small needle without any risk. Since the procedure involves phlebotomy, there is a chance of infection or experiencing slight bruising if not handled properly.
An electrolyte test involves the collection of blood samples from a vein – usually the arm and then samples are tested at verified laboratories and results are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
The electrolyte imbalance means the level of electrolytes in your body is either low or high. Sometimes electrolyte imbalance is minor and can be cured by proper hydration. If the value of electrolytes fluctuates more from the normal then it may cause serious complications, in that case, you might consult with your doctor and get treated.
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