Chloride (Cl)What To Think About- The results from a blood or urine chloride test
do not provide enough information to diagnose a specific disease or problem.
Your doctor will talk with you about how your results may be caused by your
symptoms or medical history.
- Potassium chloride (found in salt
substitutes) can lower your blood chloride levels but raise your urine chloride
levels.
- Tests for sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate usually are
done at the same time as a blood test for chloride. For more information, see
the medical tests
Sodium (Na) in Blood,
Potassium (K) in Blood, and
Bicarbonate.
- The skin sweat test for
chloride is used to test for
cystic fibrosis. For more information, see the medical
test
Sweat Test.
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