Test Code CL Chloride, Plasma or Serum
Performing Laboratory
Chilton Hospital Laboratory-ChemistryMethodology
PotentiometricSpecimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma or serumContainer/Tube: Light green top (lithium heparin gel), gold top or tiger top (serum gel)
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Specimen Transport Temperature
AmbientReference Values
98-107 mmol/LCritical values (automatic call-back): ≤85 mmol/L or ≥120 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through SundayAvailable STAT
Turnaround Time:
Routine-8 hours