Serum Chloride: Results and Values (Chloride)

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Alternate Names : Chloride

Normal values for the total amount of chloride in the blood range from 98 to 106 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter).

Chloride can become too high because of conditions including:

Conditions causing excessive urination

Severe vomiting or diarrhea

Severe burns

Many things can cause the chloride to become too low including:

Diuretics, also called water pills

Kidney disease

Uncontrolled diabetes

Cirrhosis of the liver

Very high protein, triglycerides, or glucose in the blood

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Serum Chloride: Preparation & Expectations

Author: Melinda Ratini, DO, MS
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/21/02

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