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Additional Codes
Epic# -
LAB59
Cerner name(s):
- Chloride
- Cl
Performing Lab(s)
Memorial-Belleville & Memorial-Shiloh
Specimen Requirement (s)
Specimen Type: plasma (preferred) or serum
Container/Tube: mint green LiHep tube (preferred), red top or SST (yellow or marble)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Avoid hemolysis.NA
Unacceptable Conditions
NA
Day(s)/Shift(s) Test Set Up and Turnaround Time
Sunday through Saturday
Hours: 24 hours
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 60 minutes
Routine: less than 8 hours from receipt.
Transport and Stability
Transport temperature: Ambient to lab
Analyte Stability:
Ambient: NA
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: No
Reference Values
Chloride
|
Age |
Reference Values |
|
0 – 18 years |
100 – 114 mmol/L |
|
>18 years |
97 – 110 mmol/L |
CPT/LOINC Codes
82435