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Chloride

Test Code
LAB59


Alias/See Also
Cl


CPT Codes
82435

Preferred Specimen
Lithium Heparin (PST)


Minimum Volume
4.5 ml (2.0 ml min) lithium heparin (green); alternate-SST (gold) or Red (no additive) tubes


Other Acceptable Specimens
Gold (SST)


Instructions
Spin PST and SST and send to lab


Transport Container
1 ml (200 ul minimum) plasma; alternate-serum


Transport Temperature
Room temp


Specimen Stability
Separated from cells: 24 hours room temp, 7 days refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Bilirubin: >30 mg/dL, Hemoglobin: >500 mg/dL, Lipemia: >500 mg/dL


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun


Limitations
Certain anticoagulants, preservatives, drugs, and organophilic compounds may affect electrolyte determinations


Reference Range
98-108 meq/L


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


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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