Chloride (Cl)
Human GmbH
Electrolytes
Brief Description
Chloride is the most important anion of sodium. Chloride is co-responsible for the extracellular fluid volume and plasma osmolality. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders, e.g. cystic fibrosis and diabetic ketoacidosis.
Colorimetric test for the quantitative determination of chloride in human serum, urine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
