Human Body and related queries
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all liquids electrolytes? Why or why not?
An adult body is 60% water this means that all fluids and liquids are electrolytes.
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What is the use of CBC blood test?
Complete blood counts can help detect a variety of disorders including infections, anemia, diseases of the immune system, and blood cancers.
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What is the ABPM blood test?
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a test done to record your blood pressure at fixed intervals throughout a 24 hr period while you move around, living your normal everyday life.
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Why do they draw so much blood for a blood test?
They draw adequate amount of blood so that all tests are performed there is no sample deficit
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What is inert electrolyte?
Those electrolytes who do not take part in redox reactions and react with other electrolytes are called inert electrolytes.
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What is difference between plasma and serum?
Serum is the liquid that remains after the blood has clotted. Plasma is the liquid that remains when clotting is prevented with the addition of an anticoagulant.
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What are Moderate electrolytes?
These exhibit and intermediated behaviour
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Why would a blood test need to be repeated?
If the values are unexpected then they need to be repeated
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Why all salts are electrolytes?
They have positive and negative charges on them
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How long do blood tests take in an emergency room?
30 to 45 mins max
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What are the most important blood tests?
CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C
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What is serum electrolyte?
Serum electrolytes test is a group of tests that measure the level of electrolytes in the body. Serum electrolytes like sodium, chloride, potassium and bicarbonate help maintain the body's metabolism.
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How long is the electrolyte blood test?
This blood test usually takes less than five minutes
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What electrolytes are measured in a blood test?
Serum electrolytes test is a group of tests that measure the level of electrolytes in the body. Serum electrolytes like sodium, chloride, potassium and bicarbonate help maintain the body's metabolism.
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What is a EUC blood test used for?
Kidney function tests are also known as renal function tests and include
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What is a blood test, and how does it work?
A blood test is a lab analysis of your health. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you are ill.
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What test can be done using hemolysed blood?
CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C
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What is used to test blood?
blood sample from your veins
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What is a RFT blood test?
Renal function tests (RFT) are a group of tests that may be performed together to evaluate kidney (renal) function.
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What can a blood test reveal about your health?
A blood test is a lab analysis of your health. You may have blood tests to keep track of how well you are managing a condition such as diabetes or high cholesterol. You may also have them for routine checkups or when you are ill.
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What do 'test results' mean in blood tests?
Tests for different chemicals and proteins can indicate how your liver, heart, pancreas or kidneys are working.
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What do doctors look for in blood tests?
Blood tests can be used for many different things, including to check cholesterol and blood glucose levels. These help monitor your risk of heart and circulatory diseases and diabetes, or how your condition is being managed.
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What is electrolyte water good for?
It helps improve your heart, brain, muscle, and nervous system function.
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Do electrolytes hydrate you faster than water?
Yes
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What is baso in a blood test?
Baso stands for basophils that protect you from infections
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Why can't water be used as an electrolyte?
Water does not have sufficient ions to be used as an electrolyte
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Why do we lose electrolytes in sweat, if they are necessary?
During day to day water and electrolytes are lost as a consequence of thermoregulatory sweating. In some situations, especially when exercise is prolonged, high-intensity, and/or in a hot environment, sweat losses
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