CHLORIDE, URINE, RANDOM

Test Code

RCL

Alias/See Also

Cl-
Lytes
Electrolytes

CPT Codes
82436

Preferred Specimen

Sterile Container

Patient Preparation
collected by patient

Minimum Volume

1 mL (5mL optimal)

Transport Container

URINE Container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

8 Hours

Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Reference ranges for electrolytes have not been established for random samples.

Clinical Significance

An increase in urine chloride may result from water deficient dehydration, diabetic acidosis, Addison's disease, and salt-losing renal disease. Decreased urine levels are seen in congestive heart failure, severe diaphoresis and in hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis due to prolonged vomiting.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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