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Chloride

Test Code
LAB59


Alias/See Also
CL


CPT Codes
82435

Other Acceptable Specimens
NULL


Instructions
Routine venipuncture. One 4.5ml light green top (heparin) tube or one 5ml red/gold top serum separator tube


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient quantity; failure to follow stability requirements


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Within 24 hours


Report Available
Daily


Clinical Significance
Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.




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.