Chloride

Test Code
CL


CPT Codes
82435

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma collected in a PST (LiHeparin tube)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Tiger top (SST)
Gold top (SST)
​Red top


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days at 20-25 deg C
Refrigerated: 7 days at 2 - 8°C.
Frozen: Stable at -20 °C. Freeze only once


Reference Range
98 - 107 mmol/L


Performing Laboratory
Frederick Health Laboratory
400 W 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701


Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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.