Chloride
Label Mnemonic: | UCL |
Epic code: | LAB586 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 82436 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Quantitation
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
Instructions:
24 hr urine collection recommended. Record dates and times of
collection on requisition. No preservative. Collections other than 24
hr will not be calculated for Meq/24 hr. Do not collect in acid.
Sample
Processing:
Submit entire 24 hour urine collection in original container.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Label the container with two Full patient identifiers, start date/time, and stop date/time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
CPT Code:
82436