Additional information | |
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| Also known as | Urine Cl |
| Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
| Speciality Name | URINARY CHLORIDE, SPOT URINE |
| Test type | Pathology |
| Report | 24 Hours |
No patient preparation is needed.
Urine chloride helps to assess volume status, salt intake & causes of hypokalemia. Approximately 30% of hypovolemic patients show difference between urine sodium & chloride concentrations. It also aids in the diagnosis of Renal tubular acidosis.
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