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Epic Test Code LAB21024 Chloride: Urine, 24 hour

Performing Location(s)

BMC

Specimen Type

24 hour Urine

Preferred Container

24 Hr Urine Container with No Preservative

Minimum Volume to Submit for Testing

Entire collection

At least 10 mL urine needs to be submitted to testing lab.

  • Multiple test can be performed from this volume. For question please contact the lab at 547-3975.  

Storage Requirements

Keep urine refrigerated during the collection period.

Transportation Needs

Deliver specimen to the laboratory at the end of collection. If transportation is expected to exceed 1 hour, provisions must be made to keep the urine chilled

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Greater than 10% of total volume lost
>12 hrs Room Temperature
>24 hours refrigerated after end of collection

Inappropriate urine preservative used

Specimen not refrigerated

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations mmol/24 hour 110-250

 

Reflex Testing

A urine creatinine (CPT: 82570) and output are performed and billed on all request for 24 hours urine chemistries.

 

Reflex Testing Data

Days of Analysis

All

Available STAT

No

Includes

Urine Chloride Output (mmol/24hrs), Urine Creatinine

Additional Information

Patient Preparation:

See 24 hour Urine Collection procedure

Methodology

Beckman AU/Dx Series

CPT Code

82436 (also see Reflex Data)

Last Updated

30-July-19