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Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
Speciality Name | CHLORIDE |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
No Patient preparation needed
Chloride is the major extracellular anion which is used along with sodium & potassium to assess electrolyte, acid-base & water balance. Chloride levels change in the same direction as sodium except in cases of Metabolic acidosis with bicarbonate depletion & Metabolic alkalosis with bicarbonate excess, when serum sodium levels are normal.
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