Description
Normally, the urine chloride excretion approximates the dietary intake. See Also Chloride Serum and 24 Hrs Urine
Indications
This test is used to evaluate electrolyte composition of urine and to distinguish whether or not a case of metabolic alkalosis is chloride responsive. Increased levels occur in increased salt intake, postmenstrual diuresis (physiological), massive diuresis from any cause, potassium depletion, and adrenocortical insufficiency. Decreased levels occur in reduced salt intake, pre menstrual salt and water retention, excessive extrarenal chloride loss (e.g. vomiting, severe diarrhoea, excessive sweating) and postoperative chloride retention.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
5ml of Spot Urine Stability: 7 Days at 15-25 °C 14 Days at 2-8 °C 14 Days at (-15)-(-25) °C
Special Precautions
Normal Range
