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Chloride, Serum or Plasma : 0020003

Mnemonic: CL

Methodology:	Quantitative Ion-Selective Electrode
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Plasma separator tube or serum separator tube. Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens containing sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate as anticoagulants. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval: 0-7 days: 96-111 mmol/L 8 days-6 months: 96-110 mmol/L 7-11 months: 96-108 mmol/L 1 year and older: 98-107 mmol/L
CPT Code(s):	82435

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