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Chloride

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
CL


CPT Codes
82435

Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL plasma


Other Acceptable Specimens
NULL


Instructions
Draw blood in an PST tube. Spin down.


Transport Container
PST tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Potentiometric

Reference Range
98-107 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Chloride is the major anion in the extracellular water space. Its physiological significance is in maintaining proper body water distribution, osmotic pressure and normal anionic balance in the extracellular fluid compartment.



Last Updated: September 3, 2010


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.