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Electrolyte Panel

Sodium, potassium, chloride, total CO2 (bicarbonate) and anion gap.

5 tests explainedAlso printed as Electrolytes, Lytes, Electrolyte Panel (Na, K, Cl, CO2), Serum ElectrolytesLOINC 24326-1

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The 5 tests in this panel

What each one measures and the range labs usually print for adults. Ranges differ a little between labs, so the range on your own report is the one your result is judged against.

  • Sodium

    Sodium is the main salt in your blood. This test shows how well your body balances water and salt.

    1+
    135–145 mmol/L

  • Potassium

    Potassium is a mineral that helps your nerves, muscles and heart work. This test shows how much is in your blood.

    1+
    3.5–5.2 mmol/L

  • Chloride

    Chloride is a salt mineral in your blood. It works with sodium to balance fluids and acid, and it is part of the basic and comprehensive metabolic panels.

    Adults
    96–106 mmol/L

  • Bicarbonate (Total CO2)

    Bicarbonate, often printed as CO2 or total CO2, gives a clue about your body's acid-base balance. It is part of most routine blood panels.

    13+
    20–29 mmol/L

  • Anion Gap

    The anion gap is a calculation from sodium, chloride and bicarbonate that helps clinicians look into the acid-base balance of your blood.

    7+
    7–15 mmol/L

Worked out from this panel

Numbers you can work out from results in this panel, with the published equation for each.