Chloride Random Urine and Its Price in India

A chloride, random urine test is used to measure the chloride level in the urine. It diagnosis  the issues in kidney, lungs and brain because they helps in maintaining the pH Balance. This aids in the diagnosis of pH balance (acid-base balance) disorders and the root causes behind the imbalance.

Why is Chloride, Random Urine Test Done?

When you have symptoms of acid-base disorders such as persisting vomiting, dehydration, high blood pressure, weakness, diarrhea, and many more.

If you have medical issues such as Diabetic Acidosis, Addison’s disease, salt-losing kidney disease, etc.

If you have suspected medical issues such as metabolic alkalosis, Bartter syndrome and Gitelman syndrome, etc.

To identify the electrolyte level, other laboratory tests are also done along with this test. 

Preparation

Discuss with your doctor before the test, if vomited lately. Because vomit can alter the result, If you are taking water pills to release salt into the urine.

Procedure

>>A random urine sample will be collected.

The result indicates whether the urine chloride level is high or low than the normal level. The increased and decreased levels can be due to various reasons. Your doctor will guide you about the problem you are having.