Chloride 24 Hour Urine

The urine chloride test is used to figure out how much chloride is in a certain amount of urine. In the blood, chloride is a vital electrolyte. It ensures that your cells have enough hydration. It also regulates blood volume, pressure, and pH.

Why done? 

• To see how much chloride is in the urine. 
• Long-term vomiting, fatigue, and congestive heart failure may indicate a low chloride level.
• Low sodium, diabetes, and dehydration can induce an increase in urine chloride.

Procedure

The following are the steps to take in order to get urine samples for a 24-hour urine test:

• Starting on day 1, you should urinate into the toilet as soon as you wake up in the morning.
• After that, collect the toilet in a particular container for the next 24 hours to avoid contamination.
• On day 2, when you first wake up in the morning, urinate into the container you've set out earlier that day.
• Cover the container with a tight-fitting cover. Please place it in the refrigerator or another cool spot during the collection time.

Required Documents

>>Doctor’s prescription.

How does one prepare for the test? 

Medicines have been demonstrated to impact test accuracy. Some examples: 

• Acetazolamide
• Corticosteroids
• NSAIDs
• Water pills (diuretic medicines)

Never stop taking your prescriptions unless your doctor says so.

After care

>>No care is required. 

Cost of 24 Hour Urine Chloride in Delhi

The 24-hour urine chloride test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.