Chloride 2

Question 1

Serum concentrations of chloride directly & indirectly correlate with

Answer 1

Direct = sodium
Indirect = bicarbonate

Question 2

Increased chloride values occur in

Answer 2

dehydration
metabolic acidosis related with prolonged diarrhea and bicarbonate loss
renal insufficiencies
endocrinological disorders as reduced or increased adrenal function

Question 3

Decreased values are observed in

Answer 3

increased production of organic acids
salt-losing nephritis
excessive sweating

Question 4

Wavelength

Answer 4

340 nm

Question 5

R1:

Answer 5

Methanesulfonic acid
Ferric (III) perchlorate

Question 6

R2:

Answer 6

Inorganic salt

Question 7

Warnings and Precautions

Answer 7

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
P234 Keep only in original container.

Question 8

Specimen

Answer 8

Serum or plasma (lithium heparin)

Question 9

Conversion factor

Answer 9

3.545 mg/dL

Question 10

Interfering substance

Answer 10

Ascorbate
Conjugated bilirubin
Unconjugated bilirubin
Lipemia
Hemoglobin
Albumin
Bromide
Iodide
Fluoride

Question 11

Reference Range

Answer 11

95 – 105 mmol/L