Test Code LAB2829 Chloride, Spinal Fluid
Collection:
Specimen: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container: Collection Tube for Spinal Fluid
Volume: Minimum 0.5 mL
Stability:
Send to Lab ASAP.
Ambient: 8 Hours
Refrigerated (preferred): 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Turn Around Time (TAT):
STAT: 1 HOUR
Routine: 4 HOURS
Test Availability:
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
Reference Interval:
118 – 132 mmol/L
Additional Test Codes
CL CSF
Performing Laboratory Section
Chemistry / UMC MAIN LABORATORY