Test Code CL Chloride, Plasma or Serum
Additional Codes
LAB59
Methodology
Used to monitor electrolyte balance.
Performing Laboratory
St. Mary's Regional Medical Center-Chemistry
CPT: 82435
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma
Container/Tube: Light green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Specimen: 1 mL of lithium heparin plasma
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate plasma.
2. Label specimen appropriately (plasma).
Serum
Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube or serum gel tube
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Ambient
Collection Instructions:
Note: 1. Indicate serum.
2. Label specimen appropriately (serum).
Reference Values
0 days-6 months: 97-108 mmol/L
6 months-1 year: 97-106 mmol/L
>1 year: 98-108 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Available STAT