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HelpTest Code CL-O Chloride, Other
Synonyms/Keywords
Cl, Spinal Fluid, Body Fluid Chloride
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | CSF/ Body Fluid |
1-4 CSF tubes
Sage Cup |
Syringe
No Additive Waste tube |
1 mL | 0.3 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
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Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF/ Body Fluid | Refrigerate | 10 days |
| Frozen | 10 days |
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | CSF, Adults: 118-132 mmol/L Reference ranges not established for other body fluids |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Chemistry
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | ISE Assay/ Beckman AU |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82438 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82438 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Cloride Level Body Fluid |