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Chloride, Arterial blood

Test Code
CHLORIDE,ARTERIAL


Alias/See Also
Chemistry


Preferred Specimen
Arterial blood in syringe


Transport Temperature
Transport on ice.


Specimen Stability
Stable on ice up to 2 hours.


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
TAT 1 day


Reference Range
100 - 110 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Chloride (Cl-) is the major extracellular anion in the body and plays a large role in maintaining electrical neutrality and normal osmolality. It also participates in the regulation of acid-base balance. The measurement of chloride is useful in assessing the patient’s overall fluid and electrolyte status.


Performing Laboratory
Test performed at West Roxbury Chemistry Lab
Contact: Jonathan Dryjowicz-Burek 857-203-5973


Last Updated: April 4, 2019


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