CHLORIDE, SERUM

Test Code

CPT Codes
82435

Preferred Specimen

Gold Tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1mL (2mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells.

Transport Container

GOLD Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, lipemia, and icterus interferes

Methodology
Indirect ISE (Ion Selective Electrode)

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <5 Days: Normal Range: 96-110 meq/L Male/Female Ages >=5 Days - <12 Years: Normal Range: 98-106 meq/L Male/Female Ages >=12 Years: Normal Range: 98-107 meq/L
Reference ranges may vary based on performing lab. Use lab reports when interpreting patient results.

Clinical Significance

Serum chloride is the major extracellular anion and counter-balances the major cation, sodium, maintaining electrical neutrality of the body fluids. Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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