Chloride, Fluid
Also known as: CL FL
Use
The Chloride, Fluid test measures the chloride ion concentration in various body fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), drain, pancreatic, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, or pleural fluid. Chloride levels can provide insight into fluid balance, kidney function, and acid-base balance in bodily systems. It is useful for evaluating electrolyte disturbances and various conditions affecting fluid compartments.
Special Instructions
Specimen source must be provided when submitting the sample. Collect samples from CSF, drain, pancreatic, pericardial, peritoneal/ascites, or pleural fluids and centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.
Limitations
Specimens that are too viscous to be aspirated by instrument or contain sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate anticoagulants are unsuitable. Specimens other than those listed under collection conditions are not accepted. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This test is designed for clinical purposes and is performed in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
New York Approved
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2072-7
- 31208-2
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Body Fluid
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge samples to remove cellular material before transfer.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Specimen types not listed, viscous specimens, or specimens containing sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
| Frozen | 6 months |