Chloride Random Urine

You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

No special preparation required
Urine sample must preferably be the midstream urine (part of urine that comes after first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile container provided by our sample collection professional. Make sure that the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.

Understanding Chloride Random Urine

What is Chloride Random Urine?

This test measures the amount of chloride in the urine. It is an electrolyte that helps to control the amount of fluids and maintains the pH of the body. This test is recommended in case of symptoms such as prolonged vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, seizures, confusion, constricted breathing.

High levels of chloride indicate malfunction of the adrenal glands, inflammation of the kidneys, alkalosis, potassium depletion or polyuria and excessive salt intake, while low levels of chloride may be due to heart failure, lung failure and Addison's disease, Cushing syndrome, decreased salt intake and excessive body fluid loss. This test is also advised as a part of routine investigation in case of heart, kidney, liver or hypertension patients.

What is Chloride Random Urine used for?

As a part of electrolyte or metabolic panel tests when symptoms indicating electrolyte or pH imbalance appear, including vomiting and diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, breathing difficulty, etc.
As routine tests to monitor chronic conditions like hypertension, heart failure, liver and kidney diseases, etc.

Chloride Random Urine

Understanding Chloride Random Urine

What is Chloride Random Urine?

What is Chloride Random Urine used for?

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