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HelpTest Code LAB59 Chloride
Synonym
- CL
Specimen Required
Preferred Container/Tube: Gold SST Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Gold SST Top, Mint Green Top
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Rejected Due To
- Gross hemolysis
- Gross icterus
- Quantity not sufficient
- Quality not acceptable
Reference Values
0-365 days: 98-113 mmol/L
1-17 years: 102-112 mmol/L
18+ years: 98-108 mmol/L
Cautions
Pseudohypochloremia may occur in patients with hyperlipidemia or hyperproteinemia.
Method Description
Indirect ion-selective electrode
Performing Lab
Clinical Lab UH
Clinical Lab University East
Clinical Lab James
Clinical Lab Martha Morehouse
Clinical Lab Spielman
Clinical Lab West Campus
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 day
Reporting Name
Chloride
CPT Code Information
82435
LOINC Code Information
2075-0