Fecal chlorine

Chlorine is in the small intestine, and the potential difference generated by the sodium pump promotes movement into the cells. Long-term ban on sodium salt, excessive sweating before menstruation, the use of corticosteroids, adrenaline, propranolol and other drugs can reduce emissions. Taking caffeine, heparin, lithium salts, high doses, diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc.) can increase excretion. Basic Information Specialist classification: Digestive examination classification: feces / parasitic examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Tips: Keep fresh manure, should be stored at 2 ~ 4 °C. Normal value 2 mmol/d. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The amount of chlorine in moderate diarrhea was 60 mmol/d. In severe diarrhea, the loss of chlorine can reach 500mmol / d. Rare congenital loss of chlorine and diarrhea. Need to check the crowd: A large number of diarrhea, diarrhea and long-term treatment need to carry out this examination. High results may be diseases: chronic diarrhea, infantile diarrhea, pediatric prolongation and chronic diarrhea Preparation before inspection: 1, long-term ban on sodium salt, excessive sweating before menstruation, the use of corticosteroids, adrenaline, propranolol and other drugs, can reduce urine sodium discharge. Taking caffeine, heparin, lithium salt, high-dose progesterone, diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, etc.) can increase urinary sodium excretion. 2, to take fresh feces, should be stored at 2 ~ 4 ° C. Requirements for inspection: 1. Please avoid digging the part of the toilet urine and tap water when collecting. 2. Since it is mostly watery, it should be taken in a sealed container during collection. Not suitable for people: There is no inappropriate crowd. Inspection process The patient's fecal leaching solution was taken, titrated with AgNO3 acidified with nitric acid, the mass of the precipitate was weighed, and the amount of cl- was calculated. Not suitable for the crowd No taboos. Adverse reactions and risks This test itself does not present complications and hazards.

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