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Catalog ID Sw Cl Chloride, Sweat

CPOE Test Name

Sweat Chloride Level

Epic EAP Test Code

LAB10404

Synonyms

Sweat test

Specimen Type

Sweat

Specimen Requirements

2 separate sweat chloride vials Sweat

Causes for Rejection

Insufficient quantity; improper collection; improper labeling

Turn Around Time

Routine: 2-4 hrs.; Urgent/Emergent: 2 hrs.

CPT / HCPCS Code

82438

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory, BI 2023 721-2120

Reference Values

CF Unlikely </= 29 mmol/L; Intermediate 30-59 mmol/L; Indicative of CF >/=60 mmol/L

Methodology

AgCl titration

Test Consists

Both chloride concentration and volume of specimen are reported.