Test Overview
Test Methodology
Potentiometric (ISE)
Test Usage
Electrolyte balance.
Reference Range *
0-1 year: 100 - 113 mmol/L; 1-127 years: 98 - 108 mmol/L.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
2 hours
Soft Order Code
CHLOR
MiChart Code
Chloride
Synonyms
- CHLOR
- Chloride
- Cl
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Automation
STAT Availability
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in an SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate.
Alternate Specimen
Red top or Green top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube. [rev 11/09]
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
82435
Fee Code
20508
LOINC
2075-0