The electrolyte panel is used to identify an electrolyte, fluid, or pH imbalance in the blood.
An electrolyte panel may be ordered as part of a routine screening or as a diagnostic aid when a person has signs and symptoms, such as:
- Fluid accumulation (edema)
- Nausea or vomiting
- Weakness
- Confusion
- Irregular heart beat (cardiac arrhythmias)
Electrolyte measurements may be used to help investigate conditions that cause electrolyte imbalances such as dehydration, kidney disease, lung diseases, or heart conditions.
Test Includes: Carbon dioxide; chloride; potassium; sodium.