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Test Code LAB712A Chloride, 24 Hour, Urine

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 24-hour urine collection in a plastic urine container. No preservative. Send specimen refrigerated.

Note:  24-Hour total volume documentation is required in Epic and/or on the label of submission container.

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82438