What are the normal values for electrolytes?
Disease description:
I’ve recently been hospitalized, and my doctor informed me that I have an electrolyte imbalance. Could you tell me the normal reference ranges for electrolytes?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Mingping
Electrolytes encompass four key components: sodium, potassium, calcium, and chloride.
- Normal serum sodium levels range from 135 to 145 mmol/L.
- In adults, normal serum potassium levels are maintained between 4.1 and 5.6 mmol/L.
- Normal serum calcium levels fall within the range of 2.1 to 2.55 mmol/L.
- Normal serum chloride levels range from 96 to 108 mmol/L.
Electrolyte imbalances can result from numerous factors; therefore, the specific type of imbalance must be determined based on clinical electrolyte measurements.
