Test Code CL Chloride, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Indirect Potentiometry
Performing Laboratory
Sky Lakes Medical Center-Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Plasma. Container/Tube: Green top (lithium heparin gel).
Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma ).
Specimen Type: Serum. Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel
Specimen Volume: 2 mL. Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Ambient OK
Reference Values
101.0-111.0 mmol/L . Critical values (automatic call-back): 75.0 mmol/L or 125.0 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday Available STAT
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82435
Test Order Code
LAB59