Chloride blood test is used to detect abnormal concentrations of chloride in certain conditions like diarrhoea, vomiting, Weakness, and respiratory distress.
This Test Includes
Serum Chloride (Cl)
Test Instructions
Total parameters available: 1 Parameter Names:
Test Instructions/Precautions:
Reports
Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered at home upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.
Why it is Done
As a part of basic metabolic panel or an electrolyte panel. This is recommended:
What is this test
The Blood Chloride Test is usually ordered as part of a basic metabolic panel, which is ordered frequently as part of a routine physical. It may be ordered when acidosis or alkalosis is suspected or you have an acute condition with symptoms that may include the following like prolonged vomiting and/or diarrhea, weakness, fatigue, respiratory distress.