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HelpTest Code BF CL Chloride, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB183
Performing Laboratory
Central Peninsula Hospital
Collection Method
Sterile body fluid collection
Container
Sterile container, Syringe or Red top tube
Specimen Type
Sterile Container, Syringe or Red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.5ml
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 7 days |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 7 days |
| Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | 1 year |
Reference or Target Ranges
No reference values available for body fluid sources
Reportable Units
mmol/L
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | 1000 mg/dL |
| Icterus Threshold | 60 mg/dL |
| Lipemia Threshold | 2000 mg/dL |
| Other | QNS, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 hour Routine: 4 hours |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Chemistry |
| Methodology/Method Description | Roche Cobas |
CPT Codes
82438
Last review/edit date
2025