Chloride
Order Name
CHLORIDE
Test Number: 2001750
Revision Date 04/30/2021
Test Number: 2001750
Revision Date 04/30/2021
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Chloride
|
Ion-Selective Electrode | 2075-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Lithium Heparin PST (Light Green Top) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.5) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Stability: Ambient 7 days, Refrigerated 7 days, Frozen 1 year | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in monitoring metabolic processes, hydration, proper body pH and regulation of appropriate heart and muscle functions. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82435 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |