Chloride - Serum

Test Instructions

Total parameters available: 1 Parameter Names:

• Chloride - Serum

Test Instructions/Precautions:

• Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test
• Medication :Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician
• Fluids Allowed : Water only

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:

• In cases of suspected acidosis or alkalosis.
• If you have an acute condition with symptoms like weakness, fatigue, prolonged vomiting, difficulty in breathing.
• To monitor certain problems like high blood pressure, heart failure, liver or kidney disease.

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.