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Chloride

Overview of Test

Chloride is an important electrolyte used to maintain electrical neutrality at the cellular level, functioning as a counter-ion to sodium. Together, chloride and sodium help to maintain plasma osmolality.

Author

Patrick

Specimen Types

Serum

Test Number

4111

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours from receipt

CPT Codes

84132

Special Instructions

None

Preferred Volume

2mL

Minimum Volume

1mL

Collection Container or Device

Gold Top SST
Red Top (No Gel) SST

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature
Room Temp: (15-30°C)
Refrigeration: (2-8°C )
Time Period
7 Days
7 Days

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated. If specimens aren’t sent to lab on day of collection, specimen should be refrigerated until transport.

Causes For Rejection

Grossly hemolyzed specimens, specimens frozen, specimens not centrifuged, quantity of specimen not sufficient.

Methodology

Indirect ISE on Beckman Coulter AU680

Collection Instructions If Written

Collect specimen in SST. Allow to clot in upright position for minimum of 30 minutes. Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of collection.

Department

Blood

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