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Chloride, CSF

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If CJD is suspected - please contact the Laboratory

This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.



Test Code
CHLORIDE, CSF(O)


CPT Codes
82438

Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof CSF tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Coulometric Titration

Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1-4 days


Reference Range
122-132 mEq/L



Last Updated: May 6, 2018


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.