Test Details: It is used for identifying a suspected imbalance in electrolytes or acid-base imbalance. Electrolyte and acid-base imbalances can often be indicative of many acute and chronic illnesses. For this reason, the electrolyte panel is often used in the hospital and emergency settings to evaluate patients. The test can detect imbalance caused by burns, cancer, dehydration, vomiting, diarrhoea, heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease, etc.