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Chloride, Serum

Test Code
CL


Preferred Specimen
Serum, 0.5 mL minimum


Transport Container
SST tube


Transport Temperature
Assay immediately after separation, or refrigerate separated serum up to 4 days


Reference Range
See report for normal ranges. Critical Values: <70 or >120 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Chloride is significantly involved in the maintenance of water distribution, osmotic pressure, and anion/cation balance in the extracellular fluid compartment




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.