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| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CL |
| EPIC | LAB59 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Evaluating water, electolyte and acid-base status
Method Name
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Reference Values
96 - 108 mEq/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Plasma
~ Serum
Preferred Container
Plasma Separator Tube (PST)
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Plasma: 1 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.3 mL (Plasma Separator Tube (PST))
Serum: 0.3 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Plasma
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Note: LiHep whole blood specimen stability: 2 hour @ Ambient Temp
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82435 | Chloride, Blood, Quantitative |
Keywords
CHLORIDE
CL
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
2075-0
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Dark Green Top Tube (Lithium Heparin) (Maine Medical Center - Portland Only)
Red Top Tube
Orange Top Tube (Rapid clot serum)