Test Code U Cl CHLORIDE-URINE
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparations required
Collection Method
Urine collection
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Container
Urine
Preferred Specimen
Urine sterile container
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Urine sterile container
Reference or Target Ranges
Chloride: 110-250 mmol/L
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold: |
500 mg/dL |
Icterus Threshold: |
60 mg/dL |
Lipemia Threshold: |
2000 mg/dL |
Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated (4oC to 8oC) |
7 Days |
Frozen |
30 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Methodology/Method Description |
Atellica |
Methodology/Method Description
Atellica CH Analyzer
CPT Codes
82436