Test Code 8111 Chloride (Blood)
Purpose
Evaluation of water, electrolyte, and acid-base status.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
QuickLYTE (IMT Module)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma or Serum)
Preferred: Light-Green Top
Acceptable: Gold Top
Specimen Volume: Full Tube
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,
date & time of collection, and person collecting.
2. If delay in specimen transport > 1 hour, centrifuge tube.
3. Refrigerate specimen during transport.
Reference Values
Normal: 96 - 110 mEq / L
Critical: < 90 mEq / L
> 120 mEq / L
Stability
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Chloride (Blood)
Chloride
Electrolytes
Lytes
Test Classification & CPT Coding
82435