Chloride (urine)
Excess chloride is excreted by the kidneys into the urine. A measurement of urine chloride concentration may be requested to aid in the investigation of hypokalaemia or metabolic alkalosis.
| Tube | 08 (UR) - Urine |
|---|---|
| ID | 33177 |
| Turn Around | A&E: N/A Day Case: 6 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours |
| Send to | Blood Sciences Cross Site |
| Contact | For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net. |
| Sample REQ | Urine |
| Ref. Range Notes | Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/ |
| Units | mmol/L |
| Telepath | CLU1L or CLU1J |
