Chloride (Labkit)

Mercuric thiocyanate | Colorimetric.

Product description:

Chloride is the principle anion of the body, as sodium is the principal cation and with sodium, therefore, is largely responsible for the preservation of the osmotic pressure in the extra cellular fluid and water balance of the body. Its concentration is similar to that of sodium and is influenced by the same factors. Determination of plasma Cl concentration is useful in the differential diagnoses of acid-base disturbances and is essential for calculation of the anion gap. Measurement in urine is of clinical value with patients with persistent metabolic alkalosis who are not receiving diuretics. Hypochloraemia is observed in individuals with salt-losing nephritis coupled with hyponatremia and in cases such as bromide intoxication, SIADH (Syndrome of in appropriates Antidiuretic Hormone) expansion of extracellular fluid, metabolic alkalosis or persistent gastric secretion and prolonged vomiting. Hypochloraemia accompanies dehydration, RTA (Renal Tubular Acidosis), acute renal failure, metabolic acidosis, diabetes insipidus, and extremely high intake of salt.