Chloride near me in Greater Noida
Understanding Chloride in Greater Noida
What is Chloride in Greater Noida?
The Chloride test measures the levels of chloride, an important electrolyte, in the blood. Available at an affordable price in Greater Noida with Tata 1mg labs, this test helps assess electrolyte balance and kidney function. This test is often done in conjunction with other electrolyte tests to help diagnose or monitor conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, etc. Doctors may suggest the Chloride test if you exhibit symptoms such as extreme fatigue or weakness, difficulty in breathing, diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration suggestive of chloride imbalance. Abnormal levels of chlorine may indicate conditions such as dehydration, kidney diseases, or metabolic disorders. No special preparation is required for this test.
What does Chloride measure?
The Chloride test measures the amount of chloride in your body. Chloride is present in all body fluids and is found in the highest concentration in the blood and extracellular fluid (fluid present outside the cells). The body gets most of the chloride through dietary salt (sodium chloride or NaCl) and a small amount through other food items. The required amount of chloride is absorbed in the body and the excess amount is excreted by the kidneys through urine. When the chloride is combined with sodium it is mostly found in nature as salt. Chloride generally increases or decreases in direct relationship to sodium but may also change without any changes in sodium levels when there are problems with the body's pH. Usually, the normal blood chloride level remains steady with a slight fall after meals (because the stomach produces hydrochloric acid using chloride from the blood after we eat food).