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CHLORIDE
A chloride blood test measures the amount of chloride in your blood. Chloride is a type of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases in your body. Chloride is often measured along with other electrolytes to diagnose or monitor conditions such as kidney disease, heart failure, liver disease, and high blood pressure.

WHY SHOULD I GET TESTED?
To identify a possible problem with the body’s electrolyte or acid-base (pH) balance and to monitor treatment.

WHEN SHOULD I GET TESTED?
Schedule with your routine electrolyte and metabolic panels. If there are signs and symptoms indicating an electrolyte imbalance, your healthcare provider may order the test.

Why do I need this test?
Your health care provider may have ordered a chloride blood test as part of an electrolyte panel, which is a routine blood test. An electrolyte panel is a test that measures chloride and other electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium, and bicarbonate. You may also need a chloride blood test if you have symptoms of an acid or fluid imbalance, including:

✔Vomiting over a long period of time
✔Diarrhea
✔Fatigue
✔Weakness
✔Dehydration
✔Trouble breathing