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Random Urine Chloride

Test Code
RUCL


CPT Codes
82436

Preferred Specimen
10.0 ml random urine


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temp: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not pretreat


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
18-209 mmol/L


Clinical Significance
Urine chlorine levels aid in the determination of metabolic alkalosis



Last Updated: July 22, 2018


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.