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Chloride, 24 Hour Urine
Test CodeUCL24
Preferred Specimen
Urine, 24 hr
Instructions
Collect 24 hour urine and keep refrigerated during and after collection.
Transport Container
Clean container
Transport Temperature
Specimen stable for 24 hours
Reference Range
See report for normal ranges.
Clinical Significance
Urinary excretion of chloride normally approximates dietary intake; increase occurs with postmenstrual diuresis and decrease with premenstrual salt and water retention.