An electrolyte panel is a blood test that measures key minerals like sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. For patients with kidney disease or related conditions, abnormal results can reveal reduced kidney function, guide treatment decisions, and predict the risk of future dialysis before symptoms ever appear. Your electrolyte panel is one of
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How to Cope with Electrolyte Disorder
An electrolyte imbalance occurs when the concentration of important minerals in the body becomes too high or too low. These minerals include sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. These minerals produce an electrical charge when dissolved in urine and blood. An imbalance of any of these minerals may cause a variety of symptoms
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