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Chloride

Order Code
11021
CPT
82435
Test Details
Synonyms

Cl

TAT

Stat-1 hour, Routine-4 hours

Methodology

Ion‑Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures chloride, an important electrolyte in fluid and acid-base balance.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube / Lithium Heparin

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
11021
CPT
82435
Test Details
Synonyms

Cl

TAT

Stat-1 hour, Routine-4 hours

Methodology

Ion‑Selective Electrode (ISE)

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Daily

Test Overview

Measures chloride, an important electrolyte in fluid and acid-base balance.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Container

Red top tube or Gel barrier tube / Lithium Heparin

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days