| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry | ||||
| Test Name: |
CHLORIDE - (U)
Test Code:
CLU
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| Clinical Information: |
Chloride is the primary extracellular anion and has a role in maintenance of body water distribution, osmotic pressure and normal anion-cation balance. Measurement of urine chloride is important for the assessment of acid-base balance, water balance and dehydration.
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| Collection Devices: |
Collect 24h urine without preservative. Fresh random urine also acceptable. Refrigerate 24h and random urine specimens until analysis.
Similar lab approved leak-proof containers acceptable. |
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 3.0 mL
Stability 7 days at room temperature, 6 months frozen |
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| Reference Values: |
110-250 mmol/d
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| Availability: |
Stat or Routine
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