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Specialized Scope / Sampling
Specialized Scope / Sampling

Ammonium Chloride Loading Test

Protocol / Details

EN: Administration of an oral acid load (ammonium chloride) to test the distal nephron's ability to acidify urine (must drop pH < 5.3). The gold standard for diagnosing Type 1 Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (RTA). AR: إعطاء حمل حمضي فموي (كلوريد الأمونيوم) لاختبار قدرة النيفرون البعيد على تحميض البول (يجب أن ينخفض pH < 5.3). المعيار الذهبي لتشخيص الحماض الأنبوبي الكلوي البعيد من النوع 1 (RTA).

Procedure Type
Diagnostic Intervention
Estimated Base Cost
Varies by patient
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