Chloride, Plasma

Orderable EAP code:

LAB00013

Billable EAP Codes:

80001709 x 1

CPT Codes:

82435 x 1

Lab Section:

Core Lab

Turnaround Time:

Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour

Test Schedule:

24 hours, 7 days a week.

Units:

mmol/L

Critical Values:

None

Specimen Requirements:

4 mL blood in a GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Pediatric Specimen Requirements:

0.5 mL in a 1.0 mL GREEN top, lithium heparin tube.

Reference Range:

97 to 108 mmol/L

Comments:

Specimen Stability: Plasma/serum separated from the cells by a gel barrier or stored in an aliquot tube is stable for 7 days.

Synonyms:

Electrolytes, Plasma, Cl