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Chloride

Test Code
LAB59


Alias/See Also
CL


CPT Codes
82435

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST®)


Minimum Volume
0.5mL Serum


Other Acceptable Specimens
Lithium heparin (green-top)


Instructions
Allow complete clot formation. Spin sample within 2 hours of collection


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Serum
Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 week
Frozen: 1 month
Urine
Refrigerated: 1 week




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.