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| Definition: |
A solution or substance in a solution consisting of various chemicals that can carry electric charges. Electrolytes exist in the blood as acids, bases, and salts (such as sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium, and bicarbonate) and can be measured by laboratory studies of the serum.
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Serum chemistries
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Review Date: 10/18/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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