Chloride, CSF : 4450

Test Code
CHCFAU or 4450


CPT Codes
82438

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
1 mL CSF submitted in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof CSF tube
  
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


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


Methodology
Ion Selective Electrodes (ISE)

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
122-132 mEq/L


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.