The electrolytes test is a diagnostic blood test that measures the levels of essential minerals or electrolytes in the body, including sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate. These electrolytes play a crucial role in maintaining the body's balance of fluids, regulating muscle contractions, and ensuring proper nerve function. The test helps diagnose conditions like dehydration, kidney disorders, and certain metabolic imbalances. The test serves as a valuable tool for doctors to diagnose and address these imbalances.Read more

Sample to be collected

Blood

• People showing signs of dehydration.

• People have diarrhea and vomiting.

• Patients on intravenous nutrition.

• People with irritable bowel syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, extensive bowel surgery, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.

• Patients with kidney, liver, or heart disease to check for the progress of the disease.

• Patients receiving diuretic therapy or dialysis where electrolyte shifts are marked.

• No special precaution required

• The Ceruloplasmin Test price varies by city and healthcare provider, starting from ₹750 to ₹1460