{"product_id":"chloride-vingerprik","title":"Chloride (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Chloride?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChloride is an essential electrolyte found in the blood and throughout the body. It helps regulate the volume of fluids and maintain the acid-base balance in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have Chloride tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting chloride can be useful for assessing kidney health, detecting dehydration, or checking for an electrolyte imbalance, especially if you suffer from persistent symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, or frequent vomiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chloride level in your blood can provide insight into the functioning of your metabolism and how well your body maintains the acid-base balance. It may also indicate potential disturbances in the electrolyte balance, which are essential for normal cellular and organ functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high chloride level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high chloride level, also known as hyperchloremia, may indicate dehydration, kidney disease, or certain forms of metabolic acidosis, where the blood becomes too acidic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low chloride level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low chloride level, or hypochloremia, may indicate overhydration, heart failure, or conditions that lead to overly alkaline (basic) blood, such as metabolic alkalosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863546839386,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/ChloridefromBloedCheckup.webp?v=1755941671","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/chloride-vingerprik","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}