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Chloride

Aliases: Cl, Serum Chloride

Group: Electrolyte

Description:

Chloride is a type of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluid and the balance of acids and bases (pH balance) in the 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.