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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 fluids (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-STH-LDH-CUH
Specimen Requirements
Preferred: Plasma (heparinized)
Container/tube: Lt Green/Mint top (lithium heparin) tube
Acceptable: Serum
Container: Plain, red-top or gold, serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.1 mL)
Collection Instructions: Forward promptly.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 1 week
Refrigerated: 1 week
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82435