
Laboratory test
Chlorides
Chlorides: 1 parameter from a blood sample, no fasting.
Also known as
Chloride test · Serum chloride · Electrolyte test chloride
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Expected report time
- Same day / 24 hours
- Parameters
- 1
- No home collection fee
What is the Chlorides?
Chlorides includes Chloride (Cl⁻). The listed sample is Blood (Serum). The parameter table provides the available units and method details. Discuss the measurements with your clinician in the context of the investigations requested.
What does the Chlorides measure?
1 parameters. Expand a group to see the measurements, units and available method details.
Kidney Function & Electrolytes1 parameter
| Parameter | Unit | Catalogue method | LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | mmol/L | Indirect ISE (Ion Selective Electrode) | 2075-0 |
The reference interval printed on your actual laboratory report governs interpretation. Intervals can vary by laboratory, method, age, sex and pregnancy. Methods can also vary by processing laboratory.
Chlorides: sample & preparation
Sample: Blood. Fasting: Not required.
- No special preparation is needed for this blood test. Tell the lab about any diuretic or steroid medicines you are taking.
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1 parameters · No fasting required · Report time: Same day / 24 hours
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