10274. Package # 528.8 (Blood electrolytes, Creatinine)
Turnaround time (days): 1
750 ₴
Description
Potassium, sodium and chlorine levels varyon their consumption with food, on the water content in the body and the amount excreted by the kidneyselectrolytes. In addition, they exert pressure on itsinfluence of natriuretic proteins,promoting sodium excretion by the kidneys,also the hormone aldosterone, which maintainsat a constant level of sodium concentration and increases the body's loss of potassium.
The level of creatinine in the blood does not come outbeyond normal limits until glomerular filtration ratewill not decrease to critical values, especiallyin patients with low muscle mass.
When and who needs the test?
Electrolyte imbalance accompanies a wide range of acute and chronic diseases. General measurement of sodium, potassium and chloride levels is to determine the anion window – the difference in the content of anions and cations in the blood.
Recommended:
- as part of a general medical examination or self-study when testing for metabolites;
- for electrolyte screening and acid-base imbalance testing;
- to monitor the effectiveness of treatment of imbalances that affect the functioning of certain organs;
- in the diagnosis of skeletal muscle diseases;
- before and after the hemodialysis procedure;
- for symptoms of kidney dysfunction;
- for any pathological conditions accompanied by dehydration.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...