Test Code LAB0201855 Chloride, Plasma or Serum

Methodology

Integrated Chip Technology

CentraCare Laboratory Services

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Green top (Lithium heparin & PST)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (plasma).

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Gold top (SST) & Red top (Serum & No Additive)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.25 mL

Collection Instructions: Label specimen appropriately (serum).

If collecting using a red top with no gel separator, the serum must be removed within 1 hour of collection.

Refrigerated: 1 week

0-7 days: 96-111 mmol/L

7-30 days: 96-110 mmol/L

1-6 months: 96-110 mmol/L

6-12 months: 96-108 mmol/L

>1 year: 98-107 mmol/L

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