Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
8 hours
MiChart Code
Chloride, Body Fluid
Soft Order Code
CLF
Test Updated:
Synonyms
CHLORIDE, FLUID
CHLORF
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Potentiometric
Test Usage
Reference Range
No established reference range.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect body fluid in SST or red top tube, or clean container with no preservative. Refrigerate. Body fluid must be of liquid consistency for analysis.
Normal Volume
1.0 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Billing Information
CPT Code
82438
Pro Fee Code
Insurance Auth Info
LOINC
2072-7