Test Code CL.1 CHLORIDE LEVEL
Methodology
Potentiometric
Useful in the evaluation of water, electrolyte, and acid-base status.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Preferred:
Serum
Serum Gel Tube
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Alternate:
Serum
Plain, Red-Top Tube
Container/Tube:
Plain, red-top tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of
serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Plasma
Container/Tube: Green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.5 mL) of plasma
Collection Instructions: Spin down within 4 hours of draw.
Note: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Reference Values
98-110 mmol/L
Performing Laboratory
Logan Health Medical Center-Chemistry
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82435
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate