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chemistry screen
chloride
diagnoses
definition
reference ranges:
standard: 95-109 mEq/L
healthy: 98-106 mEq/L
conditions that can exhibit an increase in chloride:
Metabolic acidosis from chronic diarrhea; Renal tubular disease; Respiratory alkalosis; Drug therapy (steroids, IV saline, salicylates); Diabetes insipidus; Dehydration; Adrenocortical hyperfunction; Hyperparathyroidism.
conditions that can exhibit a decrease in chloride:
Chronic vomiting; Metabolic acidosis; Salt-losing kidney disease; Adrenocortical hypofunction; Primary aldosteronism; Increased extracellular fluid; CO2 excess; Respiratory distress.
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