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Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4051 |
Clinical Significance
Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cystic fibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
Source: Beckman Coulter Unicel, Chloride IFU. REF #A18471AM 12/22/15
Methodology
Indirect potentiometry (Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 660i)
Sample Type
| Preferred Sample Type | |
|---|---|
| Light green top - Plasma | |
| Acceptable Sample Type(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dark green top - Plasma | |
| Yellow top - Serum | |
| Red top - Serum | |
Centrifuge: Yes
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 48 hours |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | 1 month |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| 99 - 109 mmol/L |
| Technical Range | |
|---|---|
| 50 - 200 mmol/L |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | N/A |
|---|---|
| Icteric | N/A |
| Lipemia | 4+ ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
82435
LOINC
2075-0 Chloride [Moles/Vol]