hypochloremia

Introduction

Also see chloride in serum

Etiology

• generally occurs in association with hyponatremia
• may be seen in certain forms of metabolic alkalosis especially when associated with loss of gastric acid (HCl), i.e. vomiting

Laboratory

• low serum chloride

More general terms

• electrolyte disorder
• sign/symptom

Additional terms

• chloride (Cl-) in serum/plasma