SR Sodium

The Sodium Serum test is conducted to determine the current level of sodium in the body. Sodium is an important element in the human body and is responsible for maintaining the body in a healthy state. With abnormal levels of sodium, the body can often develop a number of health disorders like hypertension. The Sodium Serum test is usually conducted as a part of a group of tests to measure the levels of different substances in the blood. These tests are together called Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) and Electrolyte Panel test. These tests evaluate the acid-to-base balance, the level of electrolytes and the glucose level in blood. Sodium helps in maintaining the body’s cardiovascular and nervous systems. So, it is very important for the body to have just the appropriate amount of sodium in the blood because any abnormality can have serious effects. Doctors prescribe the Sodium Serum test as a part of your routine health checkup or when you have a condition that can adversely affect the level of sodium in your body. (For instance, when you are taking medication, etc.) There have been many studies noting that Indians consume way more sodium than what is recommended as the daily sodium intake by the World Health Organization. The Indian diet is rich in salt and so, the country’s population is largely found overconsuming sodium. Over a prolonged period, if excess sodium levels go untreated, the body can develop a number of issues, like the disrupted functioning of the nervous system and hypertension.