Chloride Spinal Fluid
					Order Name
					
						CSF CHLOR 
					
					
Test Number: 3500550
Revision Date 10/28/2011
				
			Test Number: 3500550
Revision Date 10/28/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code | 
|---|---|---|
| Chloride Spinal Fluid | Ion-Selective Electrode | 2070-1 | 
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment | 
| Preferred | 0.5 mL (0.1) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | See Instructions | 
| Instructions | Patient should be informed, relaxed and properly positioned for lumbar puncture. Specimen stability: Ambient 6 hours. Refrigerated 24 hours. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily | 
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days | 
| Clinical Use | Useful in determining the electrolyte balance. | 
| CPT Code(s) | 82438 | 
| Lab Section | Chemistry |