Test Name

ELECTROLYTES, SERUM

Aliases

-

Abbreviations

NA, K, CL

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

ROUTINE CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

-

TAT Category

BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME

Estimated TAT

2

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Serum in plain tube (red top) or SST tube (yellow top) or in a separation vial. Centrifuge tubes within 1 hour. Separate centrifuged serum in plain tubes within 1 hour. Test components: Sodium, Chloride, Potassium.

Clinical Utility

Variable. Helps determine if there is electrolyte &/ or metabolic imbalance.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026