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Chloride Urine Random

Test Code
URCL


CPT Codes
82436

Preferred Specimen
Urine Cup


Transport Container
Urine Cup


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days


Methodology
Vitros 7600/3400

Clinical Significance
Urine chloride excretion approximates the dietary intake. The chloride content of most foods parallels that of sodium. An increase in urine chloride may result from water deficient dehydration, diabetic acidosis, Addison's Disease, and salt-losing renal disease. Decreased urine levels are seen in congestive heart failure, severe diaphoresis and in hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis due to prolonged vomiting.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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