Chloride
Use
Evaluate electrolytes, acid-base balance, water balance. Chloride generally increases and decreases with plasma or serum sodium.
Special Instructions
Chloride levels must be interpreted with clinical knowledge of the patient. Evaluation of hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis includes use of the urinary anion gap with plasma potassium and urinary pH.
Limitations
Chloride cannot be interpreted without clinical understanding of the patient. Overlapping symptoms and conditions make differential diagnosis important.
Methodology
Automated Analyzer (Clinical Chemistry)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2075-0
- 2075-0
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
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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 |