Test Code U24CL Chloride, 24 Hour, Urine
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare:
- Newark Campus
- Wilmington Campus
Methodology
Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: 24-hour urine container supplied. No preservative.
Specimen: Entire 24-hour urine collection
Collection Instructions: Refrigerate specimen during collection.
Note: 1. Starting and ending times of collection are required on request form for processing.
2. Follow instructions in “Urine Collections” in “Special Instructions.”
3. Label container with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, or financial number. Date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen are also required.
Reference Values
|
0 to 364 days |
|
2 – 10 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
1 to 5 years |
|
15 – 40 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
6 to 10 years |
Male |
36 – 110 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
|
Female |
18 – 74 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
11 to 14 years |
Male |
64 – 176 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
|
Female |
36 – 173 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
15 to 59 years |
|
110 – 250 mmol/24 hours |
|
|
≥ 60 years |
|
95 – 195 mmol/24 hours |
|
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time: 8 hours
STAT Turnaround Time: not available