Electrolytes - urine
The electrolytes - urine test measures specific chemicals called electrolytes in urine. It most often measures the levels of calcium, chloride, potassium, or sodium.
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals in your blood and other body fluids that carry an electric charge. Electrolytes affect how your body functions in many ways...
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Calcium - urine
Calcium - urine
This test measures the amount of calcium in the urine. All cells need calcium in order to work. Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth. It is ...
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Chloride - urine
Chloride - urine
The urine chloride test measures the amount of chloride in the urine.
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Potassium - urine
Potassium - urine
The potassium urine test measures the amount of potassium in the urine.
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Sodium - urine
Sodium - urine
The sodium urine test measures the amount of sodium in the urine. Sodium can also be measured in a blood sample.
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