Chloride
Order Code: URCL
Order Form: Laboratory Requisition
Specimen:
Urine, Random
Collection Medium:
Red top tube
Alternate Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
3.0 mL urine, random specimen; no preservative. Do not collect in acid.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)
Methodology:
Ion Selective Electrode
Sample Processing:
Submit in leakproof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport Instructions:
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
CPT Code:
82436
 
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives