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    What Is Sodium Test?

    The Sodium test measures the sodium levels in your blood, an important indicator of your body’s electrolyte balance. Sodium is crucial for fluid regulation and proper nerve and muscle function. The kidneys play a key role in maintaining stable sodium levels, managing how much sodium and water is excreted through urine. Disruptions in this balance can lead to high or low sodium levels in the blood. Abnormal results may suggest issues such as kidney disease or dehydration, making this test vital for assessing overall health and fluid balance in the body.

    Sodium Test - Parameters

    The primary purpose of the Sodium test is to evaluate the amount of sodium present in the blood.

    Sodium is a vital mineral that plays a key role in managing fluid levels in the body and ensuring proper cellular operations.

    Low sodium levels can lead to hyponatremia, while excessively high levels cause hypernatremia. Both conditions can trigger alarming symptoms that may be dangerous and suggest underlying health problems. This test is essential for determining hydration status and the health of major organs.

    Sodium Test - Preparation

    Key factors to keep in mind before booking a Sodium test in Bangalore:

    • Prerequisites

    Fasting is not required for the Sodium test.

    • Best Time to Get Tested

    You can schedule the test at any time that suits you.

    • Who Should Get the Sodium Test?

    This test is beneficial for evaluating hydration status, managing high blood pressure or heart conditions, and identifying potential health issues related to the kidneys and other organs.

    • Cautions Before Taking the Sodium Test

    Generally, no special preparations are needed, but it’s wise to refrain from certain medications like antibiotics, antidepressants, diuretics, or analgesics, as they may alter test results. Always consult your doctor to ensure you’re taking the right approach.

    Why Take the Sodium Test?

    A Sodium blood test is often part of regular health checkups and is particularly advised if you are on medications that alter fluid balance, such as diuretics or IV fluids. If you've recently experienced an illness or surgery, this test may also be necessary. It serves to identify problems related to sodium levels, which are vital for maintaining overall health.

    Hypernatremia, or high sodium levels, can present various symptoms, starting with increased thirst. Additional symptoms might include vomiting, diarrhoea, confusion, muscle spasms, and decreased urination. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications, including coma, which can be life-threatening.

    In contrast, hyponatremia, or low sodium levels, may lead to symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, confusion, muscle twitching, and seizures. Extremely low levels can also result in coma and pose significant health risks.

    If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor to discuss the need for a sodium blood test. Regular monitoring can help prevent serious health issues and ensure appropriate treatment.

    Sodium Test - Results and Interpretation

    Blood sodium levels are measured in millimoles per litre (mmol/L), with a typical range of 137 to 145 mmol/L. Sodium levels within this range suggest a healthy balance of electrolytes, indicating that the body is effectively managing fluids and that no major sodium-related health issues are present.

    High Sodium Levels: When sodium levels rise above 145 mmol/L, it indicates a condition known as hypernatremia. This can result from dehydration, adrenal gland dysfunction, severe diarrhoea, diuretic use, kidney disease, or diabetes insipidus (which leads to excessive thirst and urination).

    Low Sodium Levels: Sodium levels dropping below 137 mmol/L suggest hyponatremia. This may occur due to diarrhoea, vomiting, kidney issues, liver failure, Addison's disease, or nutritional deficiencies.

    If sodium levels are abnormal, further investigation is necessary. Doctors will consider these results in conjunction with other tests and symptoms to identify the underlying cause and determine the best course of treatment.

    FAQs on the Sodium Test in Delhi

    You can get the Sodium test for ₹220. This price includes rapid home sample collection within 60 minutes after test confirmation, and results will be provided within 6 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection for the Sodium test in Bangalore. Your sample will be collected at home within 60 minutes of your booking, subject to availability of slots.

    The Sodium test assesses blood sodium levels and is instrumental in diagnosing dehydration, kidney disorders, and imbalances in electrolytes.

    You do not need to fast prior to undergoing a Sodium test

    Follow these steps to schedule a blood test or health checkup on our platform:

    • Find the Test: Look for the Sodium test in Bangalore and click on Orange Health’s page from the search results.

    • Review and Verify: Select the Sodium test, verify any prerequisites, enter your location, and complete your booking by choosing a convenient time for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection: A trained eMedic will visit your home to collect the sample at the designated time.

    • Laboratory Processing: The sample will be sent to our ICMR-approved and NABL-accredited laboratory for testing.

    • Receive Results: You will receive the reports of your Sodium test at home via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours, and they will also be available through our app.

    Sodium levels in the blood typically range from 137 to 145 mmol/L.

    Once you schedule the Sodium test, Orange Health Labs will dispatch an eMedic to collect your sample within 60 minutes. The collection process generally takes only a few minutes, and you can anticipate receiving your reports online within 6 hours.

    The frequency of testing with the Sodium test varies based on your doctor’s evaluation of your condition and risks. Make sure to follow your doctor's recommendations on testing intervals.

    The Sodium test evaluates just one parameter: the concentration of sodium in the blood.

    What is the fasting time for the Sodium blood test?

    Orange Health provides the fastest Sodium test at home throughout Bangalore, without requiring a physical laboratory visit. The following localities are included: Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Domlur, Electronic City, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Mahalakshmi Layout, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli, Mathikere, Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Nandhini Layout, Old Airport Road, Peenya, Rajaji Nagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Sadashivnagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sarjapur, Seshadripuram, Shanthi Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Sri Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, Uttarahalli, Vasanth Nagar, Vidyaranyapura, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, Yeshwantpur.

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