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Lab Dept:
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Urine/Stool
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Test Name:
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CHLORIDE, URINE
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General Information
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Lab Order Codes:
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UCLR
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Synonyms:
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Cl, Random Urine; Chloride, Random Urine
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CPT Codes:
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82436 – Chloride, urine
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Test Includes:
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Urine chloride concentration in mEq/L
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Logistics
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Test Indications:
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Chloride is the major extracellular anion which is filtered from the plasma by the kidney glomeruli and is passively reabsorbed in the proximal tubules. Useful in the evaluation of kidney function.
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Lab Testing Sections:
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Chemistry
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Phone Numbers:
Minneapolis:
Saint Paul:
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612-813-6280
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651-220-6550
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Test Availability:
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Daily, 24 hours
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Turnaround Time:
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1 day
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Special Instructions:
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N/A
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Specimen
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Specimen Type:
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Urine, random collection
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Container:
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Plastic leakproof container (No preservatives)
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Draw Volume:
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1 - 3 mL from a random urine collection
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Processed Volume:
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Minimum: 0.5 mL urine
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Collection:
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A random urine sample may be obtained by voiding into a urine cup and is often performed at the laboratory. Bring the refrigerated container to the lab. Make sure all specimens submitted to the laboratory are properly labeled with the patient’s name, medical record number and date of birth.
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Special Processing:
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N/A
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Patient Preparation:
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None
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Sample Rejection:
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Mislabeled or unlabeled specimens
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Interpretive
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Reference Range:
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No reference ranges established for random urine samples
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Critical Values:
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N/A
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Limitations:
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N/A
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Methodology:
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Integrated Multisensor Technology
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References:
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QuikLYTEŽ Integrated Multisensor insert sheet (2009-09-10) Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Rev. K PN 717500.003 - US
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Dimension RxL MAX Operator’s Guide (05/2003)
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Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry (1999) 3rd Edition, W.B. Saunders Company
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Clinical Significance, Dade Behring Inc., Glasgow Business Community, Mailbox 531, P.O. Box 6101, Newark, Delaware 19714
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Jacobs & DeMott Laboratory Test Handbook (2001) Lexi-Comp, Inc, Hudson, OH, 5th Edition
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