Chloride, Stool (CHLORID ST)
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| Synonyms:
| Stool Cl |
| Specimen: | Stool; submit liquid sample in any clean, unbreakable and leak proof container. |
| Volume: | 1 mL supernatant needed |
| Minimum Volume: | 100 microL supernatant |
| Collection: | Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Maintain at room temperature. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Formed stool; improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | None |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | Fecal chloride determination is clinically useful for the diagnosis of congenital hypochloremic alkalosis with hyperchoridorrhea (increased excretion of CL in stool). In this condition, the concentration of CL in feces may reach 180 mMd/L. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |