Specimen Requirements
Title
Chloride, Serum
Specimen Requirement
1 SST/ 2.0 mL serum. After 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and refrigerate.
Methodology
Stability
Refrigerated: 1 week
Reference Range
By Report
Turnaround
1 day
Clinical Use
Electrolytes affect most metabolic processes. They serve to maintain osmotic pressure and hydration of various body fluid compartments, proper body pH and regulation of appropriate heart and muscle functions. Electrolytes are also involved in oxidation-reduction reactions and participate as essential part of enzyme reactions.
Test Code
CL