Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC94422Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chloride
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Evaluate electrolytes, acid-base balance, water balance. Chloride generally increases and decreases with plasma or serum sodium.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Chloride cannot be interpreted without clinical understanding of the patient. Overlapping symptoms and conditions make differential diagnosis important.
Test Details
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
Chloride
AnalyteChloride
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 2075-0 - Chloride SerPl-sCnc
Result Codes
- 2075-0 - Chloride SerPl-sCnc
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Container
Red-top tube, gel-barrier tube, or green-top (lithium heparin) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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