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HelpTest Code 705 Chloride Urine, Timed
Additional Codes
ALAB: CLUT
PowerChart: Chloride Urine Timed
MA Cerner: Urine Chloride Timed
Test Method
MercyOne: Ag/AgCl Electrode; Beckman DxC700AU
MA: Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) Method; Roche Cobas 6000
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL urine is required.
Additional Specimen Collection Information
Collect a timed urine specimen, 24 hour preferred. No preservative is required. Keep specimen chilled during the collection period. Label the specimen appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of collection. Record the time period of collection on the label and container. Submit entire specimen for analysis. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to the lab within 48 hours.
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically assayed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Reference Values
170-250 meq/24 hours
- Timed urine collection are reported in meq/24 Hours regardless of collection time.
CPT Code Information
82436 Chemistry: Chloride, urine
Useful For
As an indicator of fluid balance and acid-base homeostasis.
LOINC Code Information
2079-2 Chloride [Moles/Time] In 24 Hour Urine