Chloride, Urine Random

Test Code
LAB374


CPT Codes
82436

Preferred Specimen
Random urine


Minimum Volume
10mL (1mL minimum); 1mL (200uL minimum) storage/transport


Transport Container
Sterile urine container, no preservative


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
24 hours room temp, 7 days refrigerated


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


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun


Reference Range
No established reference range


Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional



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.