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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-SPH
Specimen Requirements
10 mL from a random urine collection in a screw-capped, sterile container. No preservative. Early-morning, clean-catch random urine collection is recommended. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 45 days
Refrigerated: 45 days
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82436