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HelpTest Code LAB1974 Urine Chloride Quantitation, 24 Hour
Additional Codes
CL U QNT
Clinical System Name
Urine Chloride Quantitation, 24 Hour
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): 24 Hour Urine Jug
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL Urine
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL Urine
Note: No preservatives are needed to start collection. Go to clinical lab with patient label to obtain urine jug. Refrigerate sample during collection period. Document start and stop dates/times, along with patient information. Deliver labeled jug to Clinical Lab upon completion.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Samples that have had HCL acid added, Non-sterile container
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage Location: Place entire jug in the CPA refrigerator.
Off-site Collection: Refrigerate urine during collection. Send refrigerated to Seattle Children's Main Lab.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | 1 w | |
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| Y | Daily | 1 - 2 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Chemistry
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
82436
Methodology
Method: None Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Urine
Limitations: Method is affected by sulfides, cyanides, halogens, and sulfhydryl compounds.
Reference Range
Diet dependent if random urine.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Chloride, Urine |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | UCL |
| Instructions: | Send out routine requests Monday through Friday with the UW courier. |