Test Name

Chloride

Test Code

228

Unit

mmol/L

Station

Chemistry

Synonym Name/Abbreviation

Chlor, Cl

CPT Code

82435

Performing Facility

American Medical Labs, Herzliya
Pituah

Analyzer

Roche cobas 6000

Test Method

Ion Selective Electrode

AML Preferred Tube

5 mL SST gel

Storage Instructions

Refrigerated.

Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes;

Stability:

Up to 7 days at room temperature or at 2 to 8 ^oC

several months at -20 ^oC.

Keep tightly closed in tube/
container

Min. Volume

1 mL

Comments

Chloride generally increases and decreases with plasma or
serum sodium. Chloride is not used independently, but only with sodium and
potassium

Turn-Around-Time

One day

Intended Use

Evaluate electrolyte balance; acid-base balance; water base
balance.

Limitations

Cannot be interpreted without clinical knowledge of the
patient;

 Measuring range:
10 to 250 mmol/L.

Patient Preparation

No patient preparation
needed

Reasons for Rejection

Improper labeling.

Adult Reference Ranges

98 to 107
mmol/L