Chloride, Fluid
Test Mnemonic
FLCL
CPT Codes
- 82438 - QTY (1)
Aliases
- Cl Body Fluid
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Fluid, body | Clean container | Refrigerated | Only the following sources are acceptable: CSF, Drain, Pancreatic, Pericardial, Peritoneal/Ascites or Pleural fluid. Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Specimen source must be indicated. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Specimen source must be provided. Specimen types other than those listed as well as specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument will be rejected.