Chloride, Timed Urine
| Abbrev Code: | UCLT | ||
| Order Code: | LAB375 | Order Name: | Chloride Timed Urine |
| Methodology: | Indirect ion selective electrode | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82436 x1, 82436 x1, 81050 x1, 81050 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Chloride urine mmol/L; chloride urine mmol/spec; duration in hours, volume in mL | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, timed collection (20 to 28 hours) |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | 3 L plastic jug |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Mix collection well before aliquot is taken. Specimens containing red cells or precipitate must be centrifuged. Aliquot 5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator.
Urine containing bladder fluid is acceptable. Enter coded comment IRRFL (urine contains bladder irrigation fluid). |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days at room temperature or refrigerated; indefinitely frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (Roche-UMMC East) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Urine Chemistry Reference Ranges |
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