Chloride
| Abbrev Code: | CL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB59 | Order Name: | Chloride |
| Order Instructions: | Order CLW for whole blood specimens. | ||
| Methodology: | Roche: Indirect ion selective electrode
Vista: Indirect potentiometric Woodwinds: ISE, diluted |
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| CPT Codes: | 82435 x1, 82435 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Collection Instructions: | Chemistry Tests Containers Chart |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1.25 mL, 0.2 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | Roche: 7 days refrigerated; frozen indefinitely.
Vista: 1 week at room or refrigerated temperature; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (CSC Maple Grove, Roche-CSC Mpls, Roche-Grand Itasca, Roche-Lakes, Roche-Northland, Roche-Range, Roche-Ridges, Roche-Southdale, Roche-St. John's, Roche-UMMC East, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Critical Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Reference Range: | Basic, Electrolyte and Renal Panels Critical Values and Reference Ranges |
| Limitations: | Refer to Electrolyte Panel for limitations. |
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