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Intended Use
The chloride test system is intended for the quantitative measurement of the level of chloride in plasma, serum, urine (RCH/SPH ONLY) and body fluid (RCH ONLY). Chloride measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of electrolyte and metabolic disorders such as cysticfibrosis and diabetic acidosis.
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Performing Laboratory
RCH
Specimen Requirements
Submit 1 mL of body fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Treat as serum:
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 week
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82438