Test Code LAB0201855 Chloride, Plasma or Serum
Methodology
Integrated Chip Technology
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (lithium heparin)
Acceptable: Serum (Red top,Gold /SST), Na Heparin (label specimen appropriately)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Minimum Volume: 0.2 ml
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reference Values
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
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82435