Electrolytes (Na/K/Cl) Test
- Category
- Electrolytes
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Measures sodium, potassium and chloride — the key electrolytes that control fluid balance, nerves, muscles and heart rhythm.
Checks for imbalances due to vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, kidney disease, heart failure or medicines such as diuretics and BP tablets.
Vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, weakness, people on BP medicines or diuretics, kidney or heart conditions.
No fasting needed.
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Yes. Diuretics and some BP medicines (ACE inhibitors, ARBs) can change sodium and potassium, so periodic checks are advised.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.