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Electrolytes Profile

Also known as: Serum electrolytes

Profile4 tests included
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report inSame day

Tests included in this profile 4

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

No special preparation needed.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn same day

About this test

The Electrolytes Profile measures sodium, potassium, chloride and bicarbonate — minerals that control water balance, nerve signals, muscle and heart function, and the acid balance of your blood.

Why is this test done?

  • Check dehydration from vomiting or diarrhoea
  • Monitor kidney and heart patients
  • Check effects of BP medicines and diuretics
  • Find the cause of weakness or confusion

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Weakness or muscle cramps
  • Confusion
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Vomiting or diarrhoea
  • Swelling or high BP

Normal range

Sodium 135 – 145 mEq/L
Potassium 3.5 – 5.1 mEq/L
Chloride 98 – 107 mEq/L
Bicarbonate 22 – 29 mEq/L

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High electrolytes often come from dehydration or kidney problems. High potassium can affect the heart rhythm.

Common reasons
  • Dehydration
  • Kidney disease
  • Some BP medicines
  • Uncontrolled diabetes

If your result is low

Low sodium or potassium can cause weakness, cramps, confusion and heart rhythm problems.

Common reasons
  • Vomiting or diarrhoea
  • Diuretics (water tablets)
  • Drinking too much water
  • Heart or liver failure

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

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Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in same day after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. No special preparation needed.

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