Description
An electrolyte panel is a test that measures chloride and other electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate. You may also need a chloride blood test if you have symptoms of an acid or fluid imbalance
- Reported within 6 Hours after sample received
Sample(s) Required
- Red Top Serum
- Serum
About This Test
Chloride usually changes in the same direction as sodium except in metabolic acidosis with bicarbonate depletion and metabolic alkalosis with bicarbonate excess, when serum sodium levels may be normal.
1 Test(s) Included
- Chloride (Cl-) Serum
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