Laboratory Medicine
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Urine Chloride
Urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives)
| Test | Urine Chloride |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UCHL. UCHLR |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Urine monovette or white topped universal (no additives) |
| Clinical Indication | Urinary chloride can be used to define the site of chloride loss in metabolic alkalosis and other electrolyte disturbances when it is not obvious clinically. Patients with a metabolic alkalosis and an associated urine chloride level of < 10 mmol/L are usually chloride deficient from gut or sweat loss and may require replacement therapy. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 7 days at 2-25°C |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 6 hours Outpatient/ GP: 24 hours |
| Laboratory | York and Scarborough |
| Reference Interval | 110 - 250 mmol/24h |
| Limitations | NA |
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