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Chloride - urine

Alternative Names: Urinary chloride What the risks are: There are no risks. Special considerations: Text Continues Below There are certain drugs that may interfere with this test. Drugs that may decrease urinary chloride excretion include acetazolamide and NSAIDs. Drugs that may increase urinary chloride excretion include: corticosteroids, loop diuretics, and thiazide diuretics.

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