Test your
Sodium
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your Sodium?
It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Sodium
Explanation: Sodium is an essential electrolyte and mineral. It is the most abundant electrolyte in the body and plays crucial roles in maintaining proper fluid balance between cells and tissues, nerve signal transmission, and muscle function. Sodium works closely with other electrolytes to control water distribution throughout the body and is primarily regulated by the kidneys and hormones like aldosterone. The body maintains sodium levels through a careful balance of dietary intake, kidney filtration, and elimination through urine and sweat.
Test purpose:
- Evaluate electrolyte balance and diagnose dehydration or fluid overload conditions
- Monitor patients with heart failure, kidney disease, or liver problems affecting fluid regulation
- Assess patients taking medications that affect sodium levels like diuretics or blood pressure drugs
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai, Johns Hopkins, UCSF Health, ARUP Laboratories
An aspect of Kidney Health .