1067. Chlorine (serum)
Description
Chlorine is a natural trace element that is present in almost all liquid media in the human body. Chlorine provides acid-base, osmotic balance, balance of water in body tissues, participates in digestion processes.
The determination of chlorine levels is used to assess the water-electrolyte and acid-base balance, the diagnosis of diseases of the kidneys and adrenal glands.
To improve the accuracy of the interpretation of the analysis, it must be performed in combination with an assessment of the levels of other trace elements, in particular sodium.
When and who needs the test?
- monitoring and observation of disorders of the water-electrolyte and acid-base state in various diseases;
- impaired renal function;
- adrenal pathology.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...
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