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Chloride, CSF

Test Code
4004


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: Same day


Reference Range
122-132 mEq/L


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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.