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Chloride, urine

Test Code
UXCLR


Preferred Specimen
Urine


Instructions
Refrigerate during 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.




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