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HelpTest Code CL BF Body Fluid Chloride
Clinical System Name
Body Fluid Chloride
Synonyms
Body Fluid Electrolytes
Chloride, Body Fluid
Cl - CSF (Chloride - CSF)
CL Body Fluid
Electrolytes, Body Fluid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Body Fluid
Container(s): Red or Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Gastric samples are NOT available stat. For Gastric samples order a MISC and deliver sample to Sendouts refrigerator rack.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Lavender/EDTA
Spin: Y
Aliquot:Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Method is affected by prolonged exposure to RBC's. For Gastric Contents samples, order a MISC and deliver to Sendouts Refrigerator Box. Inform physician that testing will NOT be available stat but will have a 3-5 day turnaround time.
Spin sample. Transfer 2 mL supernatant to plastic aliquot container affixed with large computer label. Note type of body fluid on label. Notify send-outs team M - F dayshift and deliver specimen to CPA refrigerator send-outs rack. Store extra label in plastic box on the CPA fridge. When send-outs team is unavailable (evenings/nights/weekends, etc) send sample to UW Laboratory via delivery express.
Off-site collection: Spin, aliquot & refrigerate specimen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | Same day; For Gastric samples 3-5 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
Department
Department:
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 598-6066
CPT Codes
82438
Methodology
Method: None None specified
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations:
Reference Range
| mEq/L | |
| CSF | 120 - 130 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Chloride, Fluid |
| Reference Test Number: | FCLG |
| Instructions: | Send out M thru F with Delivery Express. Keep a copy of the Batch Sheet for our records. |