Electrolytes Test

Test Details

An Electrolytes test is a simple blood test that checks the levels of essential minerals in your body. These minerals, known as electrolytes, include sodium, potassium, and chloride. They play a crucial role in keeping your body functioning properly. Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in your body, control nerve and muscle functions, maintain the right acidity level (pH) in your blood, and regulate heart rate, rhythm and blood pressure. When the level of one or more electrolytes in the body fluctuates, it can cause an electrolyte imbalance. An imbalance in these electrolytes can lead to dehydration or overhydration, and can be caused due to diarrhoea, vomiting, heavy sweating, not taking enough fluids, some medications or problems with your kidneys, heart, or liver function. The Electrolytes test provides vital information that helps ensure your body's systems function properly, making it a fundamental part of routine health check-ups and the management of specific health conditions.