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CSF CHLORIDE

Test Code
CSCL


CPT Codes
82438

Preferred Specimen
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Container
CSF CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
8 Hours


Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Reference Range
Test: CSF CHLORIDE Male/Female Ages >=0 Days - <1 Month: Normal Range: 109-123 MEQ/L Male/Female Ages >=1 Month - <1 Year: Normal Range: 113-129 MEQ/L Male/Female Ages >=1 Year: Normal Range: 118-132 MEQ/L


Clinical Significance
CSF Chloride may be decreased in tuberculous and other meningitis.




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