Serum Sodium (Na+) - Book Test at Low Cost

What is the Sodium blood test ?

Sodium (K+) blood test is a simple blood test which measures the levels of Sodium in a blood and helps in diagnosing health issues such as heart problems, kidney disease and others.

Sodium (Na+) is an essential electrolyte for the normal functioning of body tissues apart from other key roles it performs in our body. Usually, sodium is required at a narrow range and extra sodium is excreted via urine. If sodium level increases (Hypernatremia) or decreases (Hyponatremia) in our body, it indicates underlying health conditions.

Sodium blood test at home is used to measure sodium levels in your blood. Blood Sodium test at home allows you to monitor your health or rule out diseases or conditions without the need for going to labs. Sample is collected at home according to your preferred date and timing of test.

Ganesh lab offers you at-home sample collection facility and that too without any additional hidden charges. So, if you are having signs or symptoms of hyponatremia or hypernatremia, you should book our Sodium blood test at home for diagnosis, monitoring and proper management of your conditions.

Purpose of the Sodium blood test ?

Sodium blood test serves variety of purposes such as:

• To check the effectiveness of the drugs or medicines which can affect the Sodium levels and whether there is a need to change the therapy or not
• Abnormal Sodium level could be the reason of underlying serious condition .Sodium blood test helps in diagnosing the disease early so that timely intervention can be done 
• To monitor the prognosis of the disease 
• Sodium blood test helps in the assessment of the electrolyte balance in the body

What are the functions of Sodium ?

There are many functions of Sodium some of them are listed below

• Sodium is responsible for maintaining Acid-base balance.
• Sodium is responsible for the Regulation of blood volume.
• Sodium is responsible for Regulation of blood pressure.
• Sodium helps in generation of action potential and nerve impulse conduction.
• Sodium is the Key electrolyte for normal functioning of nerves. 
• Sodium is responsible for proper functioning of muscles
• Sodium Act as a major cation in the ECF (extracellular fluid) contributing to the ECF compartment volume and osmotic pressure.

How does one prepare for the Sodium blood test? 

• No preparation such as fasting is needed for this test.
• Tell your doctor about your medical condition and if you are taking any medication.
• Take adequate rest before the test
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and smoking before the test

Procedure for the Sodium blood test ?

• Lab technician will tie the rubber band around your arm to find the vein
• After this needle attached with the syringe is inserted into the vein
• With the help of the syringe the blood sample is collected in a vial
• Punctured site is covered with the cotton ball to avoid the bleeding
• After this the collected blood sample is sent to the lab for further analysis.

After care

Leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 mins after the blood sample collection

Sodium normal range 

The normal range of Sodium in a body is 135 and 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L).

What does the Sodium blood test results indicate ?

• High Sodium levels means that you have a hypernatremia which might be due to many reasons such as diabetes,excessive sodium intake, or any other health related issue
• Low Sodium levels means that you have a hyponatremia which may be due to many reasons such as heart disease, renal issues or any other health conditions

Symptoms of high Sodium levels or hypernatremia symptoms

• Increase blood pressure
• Reduced urinary output
• Swelling 
• Restlessness and irritability
• Headache 

Symptoms of low Sodium levels or hyponatremia symptoms

• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Irritability
• Muscle cramps/spasms
• Confusion 
• Seizure

Sodium blood test price in delhi

Sodium blood test price in Delhi may vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic centre.The average Sodium test price in Delhi is around Rs 100-500. You can book your serum Sodium test in Delhi with Ganesh diagnostic center and get a discount upto 50% off.

Get Sodium blood test at an affordable price only with ganesh diagnostic center

• Our goal at Ganesh diagnostic center is to make our diagnostic tests available at a reasonable price for everyone.
• We provide affordable tests without compromising the quality of our diagnostic test as we provide 100% accurate results.
• We are accredited with NABL
• We also provide free home sample collection facility with no hidden charges
• We have a team of trained professionals and Experts.
• We provide Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. 
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.