Electrolytes panel
Electrolytes are minerals that have an electrical charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine6 tests in this panel
| Test | Unit | Normal range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anion gap | mmol/L | 7–13 mEq/L | American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges) |
| Bicarbonate | mmol/L | 22–29 mmol/L | Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Pediatric Test Catalog), Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Test Catalog) |
| CO2 | mmol/L | 23–30 mEq/L | American Board of Internal Medicine (Laboratory Test Reference Ranges) |
| Chloride | mmol/L | 96–107 mmol/L * | LabCorp Test Directory, Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Pediatric Test Catalog), Mayo Clinic Laboratories (Test Catalog) |
| Potassium | mmol/L | — | |
| Sodium | mmol/L | 134–144 mmol/L | LabCorp Test Directory |
Adult reference ranges, attributed to the labs that publish them; * marks a range that varies by sex or age — see the test for the full breakdown. A dash means we hold no cited adult range for that test yet.