Chloride

Label Mnemonic:	UCL
Epic code:	LAB586
Downtime form:	Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

Urine, Quantitation

Collection Medium:

Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container

Alternate Collection Media:

Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.

Minimum:

24 hr urine; no preservative. Collections other than 24 hr will not be calculated for mEq/24 hr. Do not collect in acid.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

50-250 mEq/24 hr

Methodology:

Ion Selective Electrode

CPT Code:

82436