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Chloride, Body Fluid
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | Yes |
| Test code | CLB |
| Test group | Chloride |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Method | Ion Specific Electrode (ISE) |
| Collection Instructions | Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | Red top or clean container |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL fluid |
| Sample type | Body fluid |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL fluid |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL fluid |
| Normal range | |
| Synonyms | Cl; Cl-; Body fluid electrolytes |
| Turn around times | STAT 1 hour, Routine 4 hours |
| Additional information | Turbid samples, including watery stools, will be centrifuged and the test run on the supernatant. |
| LOINC code | 54370-2 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:39:07 PM |
| Entry Number | 185 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667