Chloride
Test Code
CL
Description
Collect
Plain red top or SST tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 0.15 mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: Send frozen serum Priority Overnight via FedEx and in a well insulated container on dry ice.
Stability
Stability after cell separation:
8 hours at RT (15-25°C)
1 week refrigerated at 2-8°C
Performed
Monday - Friday
Methodology
Ion Selective Electrode
Turnaround Time
4 hour routine, 1 hour STAT
Department
Core Lab
Synonyms
Ion Selective Electrode (Chloride, Serum);CLX
Reference Interval
|
Chloride, Serum |
Human |
|
|
Male |
Female |
|
|
mmol/L |
||
|
Newborn - 29 Days |
99-116 |
99-116 |
|
1 Month - 11 months |
98-118 |
98-118 |
|
1 year - 4 years |
98-116 |
98-116 |
|
5 years - 9 years |
99-114 |
99-114 |
|
10 years - 15 years |
98-115 |
98-115 |
|
16+ years |
95-112 |
95-112 |
CPT Code
82435