The normal range is 20 to 250 mEq/day. This range is highly dependent on salt intake and the state of the individual's hydration. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories.
Note: mEq/day = milliequivalents per day
What abnormal results mean:
Increased urine chloride excretion may be caused by:
Decreased urine chloride excretion may occur with:
Decreased salt intake
Adrenocortical hyperfunction
Extrarenal fluid loss (such as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, and gastric suction)
Salt retention
Review Date: 2/3/2006
Reviewed By: Charles Silberberg, DO, Private Practice specializing in Nephrology, Affiliated with New YOrk Medical College, Division of Nephrology, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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