CHLORIDE, BLOOD
Indirect Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
	Test Performed At:
		St. Louis Children’s Hospital
	Specimen Required:
		Draw 1.0 mL (pediatric: 0.3 mL green SAMPLETTE™) whole blood in a red-top, green-top separator or plain, red-top tube(s).
	Laboratory Notes:
		Spin and separate
	Reference Values:
		97-110 mmol/L
		Critical values (automatic callback): <60 or >130 mmol/L
		Critical test results will be called initially and every 24 hours thereafter.
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
		Monday - Sunday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
		Same day
	CPT Code:
		82435
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Chloride ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Chloride

Last Update 07/08