Test Overview
Potentiometric (ISE)
Evaluate electrolyte composition of urine, electrolyte balance studies
170 - 250 mEq/24 hours (170-250 mMol/24 hours). Random urine collections are reported in units of mmol/L, for which reference values are not established.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
8 hours
- Cl, Urine
Specimen Requirements
Collect 24 hour urine specimen with no preservative. Aliquot 5 mL into a plastic urine container and refrigerate. Record total 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on request form. Random urine also acceptable.
5 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection or 2 mL aliquot of random urine collection.
2 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection or 1 mL aliquot of random urine collection.