Home
HelpTest Code UCL Chloride Urine, Random LAB374
Performing Laboratory
UnityPoint The Finley Hospital
Test Method
Ion selective electrode; Roche cobas Pro
Performance
Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Typically assayed within 2 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL urine is required.
Collect a random urine specimen. Label the specimen
appropriately with two identifiers, patient name and another
identifier, (patient ID number, DOB, etc.) include date and time of
collection. Store the urine specimen refrigerated and transport to
the lab within 48 hours.
Useful For
An indicator of fluid balance and acid-base homeostasis.
Reference Values
Reference values are not establish. Results are subject to
interpretation by the clinician.
CPT Code Information
82436 Chemistry: Chloride, urine
LOINC Code Information
2078-4 Chloride [Moles/Volume] In Urine