Types

Chloride is an anion that exits predominantly in extracellular spaces. It maintains cellular integrity through its influence on osmotic pressure. It is also significant in monitoring acid base balance and water balance. Chloride is present in all body fluids but is found in the highest concentrations in the blood

• It works with sodium...

Description

• 98 – 106 mmol/L

When to get Tested

• When there is suspicion of Acidosis or alkalosis
• When there are symptoms like prolonged vomiting/ diarrhea, weakness, fatigue , Respiratory distress

Elevated Level

Hyper chloremia

• Dehydration
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Hyper ventilation
• Eclampsia
• Anaemia
• Cardiac Decompensation
• Renal tubular acidosis
• Mineralocorticoid deficiency
• Hyperparathyroidism

Decreased Level

Hypochloremia

• Severe vomiting
• Severe diarrhoea
• Ulcerative colitis 
• Pyloric obstruction
• Severe burns
• Heat exhaustion
• Diabetic acidosis
• Addison's disease
• Fever
• Acute infections such as Pneumonia