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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: Roche Cobas ISE indirect Na-K-Cl for Gen.2 Method Sheet Version 5.0 2024-05
Methodology
Roche Cobas c503/c303
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
65 uL with insert cup
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (15-25°C) | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) (store) | 7 days |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) |
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
Reference Ranges
| Normal Range | |
|---|---|
| 98 - 107 mmol/L |
| Technical Range | |
|---|---|
| 60 - 140 mmol/L |
Rejection Criteria
| Hemolysis | Index >1,000 |
|---|---|
| Icteric | Index >60 |
| Lipemia | Index >2,000, ultracentrifuge |
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
MultiCare Cancer Care (NSL)
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
82435
LOINC
2075-0 Chloride [Moles/Vol]