Electrolyte panel
Sodium, potassium, chloride and carbon dioxide (bicarbonate), the main electrolytes in the blood. Order it on its own or add it to any panel.
Price at each lab
- Quest Diagnostics: $14. Reports 4 results: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon dioxide.
- Labcorp: $18. Reports 4 results: Carbon dioxide, Potassium, Sodium, Chloride.
- BioReference: $25. Reports 4 results: Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Carbon dioxide.
Your price depends on your state and the laboratories near you.
Before your draw
No fasting needed.
Questions
How much does the Electrolyte panel cost?
$14 at Quest Diagnostics, $18 at Labcorp or $25 at BioReference. The price for the lab near you shows before you pay.
Do I need to fast?
No. This test doesn’t need fasting.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
You don’t need your own. We arrange the lab order for you when you check out.
Can I add it to a panel?
Yes. Add it to any panel and it’s drawn at the same visit.
Can I use insurance?
No. CalaDX is self-pay and doesn’t bill insurance.
When will I see my results?
Most results arrive 5 to 9 days after your draw. They appear in My Orders as they arrive.
Your clinician decides what to test and what your results mean.