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Chloride

Serum Chloride Cl-
Serum (SST) mmol/L

About this test

Major extracellular anion. Useful in assessing acid-base disturbances and calculating anion gap.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 98 – 107 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Hypochloraemia — vomiting, metabolic alkalosis, overhydration.
High / Increased
Hyperchloraemia — hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis, renal tubular acidosis, excessive saline administration.

Related Tests

Sodium Potassium Bicarbonate
Specimen
Serum (SST)
Reporting Unit
mmol/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.