UR 24Hr Chloride Lvl (TCL)
Department: Chemistry
Test Synonym(s): LAB375, TCL, Chloride 24 Hr Urine, U24TCL
CPT Codes: 82436
Methodology: Ion-selective electrode diluted (Indirect)
Reference Range: 0-150yrs: 110-250 mmol/day
Tube Type: 24 hour urine container - plain (no additive)
Specimen: 24 hour urine-total 24 hour collection
Alternate Specimen: 24 hour urine container-Plain
Volume: 50 mL urine
Minimum Volume: 24 hour urine collection
Temperature: See Special Instructions
Stability: Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days
Reasons for Rejection: improper collection , QNS
Days Performed: Daily
Times Performed: Continuous
Special Instructions: Refrigerate during collection - label with beginning and ending collection times and dates - indicate total volume if an aliquot is sent. Mix specimen.
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