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82438 Assay other fluid chlorides

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: other fluid chloride, CSF chloride, body cavity chloride

Ion-selective electrode or titration measurement of chloride in body fluids other than serum or urine (cerebrospinal fluid, ascites, etc.).

Clinical Context

CSF chloride low in tuberculous meningitis; evaluates composition of body cavity fluids.

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Specialties

PathologyNeurologyInternal Medicine

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