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HelpCatalog ID Cl Chloride, Plasma
CPOE Test Name
Chloride
Specimen Type
Plasma
Specimen Requirements
5 mL light green top tube (lithium heparin); light green cap microtainer acceptable; 2 mL Blood
Causes for Rejection
Wrong container; insufficient quantity; improper labeling
Reference Values
98 – 109 mEq/L
Critical Values
Low: ≤ 80 mEq/L; High: ≥120 mEq/L
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Routine: 2-4 hrs.; Urgent/Emergent: 1 hr.
Methodology
Ion selective electrode
CPT / HCPCS Code
82435