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electrolytes in serum
Includes:
- serum Na+
- serum K+
- serum chloride
- serum bicarbonate
May include:
- serum Ca+2
- serum Mg+2
- serum phosphate
Indications:
- evaluation of electrolyte imbalance
Laboratory:
- see ARUP consult [1]
General
electrolyte panel
References
- ARUP Consult: Electrolyte Abnormalities, Life Threatening
The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection & Interpretation
https://www.arupconsult.com/content/electrolyte-abnormalities-life-threatening
Components
carbonate (HCO3-, CO3=) in serum/plasma
chloride (Cl-) in serum/plasma
potassium (K+) in serum/plasma
sodium (Na+) in serum