Description
A spot urine chloride test measures the amount of chloride in a single urine sample. Chloride is an electrolyte that plays a vital role in maintaining fluid and acid-base balance in the body. This test helps assess fluid volume status, evaluate salt intake, and diagnose conditions like renal tubular acidosis.
- Normal ranges for chloride in urine can vary, but generally fall between 25-253 mmol/g creatinine for males and 39-348 mmol/g creatinine for females, according to Phadke Labs.
- These ranges can also be expressed in mEq/L.
