Question

What is the reference range and critical values for CHLORIDE?

a) Reference range: 96-106 mmol/L; Critical values: <90 or >110 mmol/L
b) Reference range: 80-120 mmol/L; Critical values: <70 or >130 mmol/L
c) Reference range: 100-110 mmol/L; Critical values: <95 or >115 mmol/L
d) Reference range: 90-100 mmol/L; Critical values: <80 or >120 mmol/L

Answer 1

The correct a) reference range for chloride is 96-106 mmol/L with critical values being below 90 or above 110 mmol/L.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reference range for chloride in the blood is typically 98-107 mmol/L. Critical values, which may indicate a serious medical condition, would be a level <90 mmol/L (hypochloremia) or >110 mmol/L (hyperchloremia). Therefore, the answer to the question is (a) Reference range: 96-106 mmol/L; Critical values: <90 or >110 mmol/L.