Chloride, CSF (CHLOR, CSF)
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| Synonyms:
| Cl, CSF |
| Specimen: | CSF; 500 microL in a sterile CSF tube. |
| Volume: | 500 microL |
| Minimum Volume: | 110 microL |
| Collection: | Transport CSF to laboratory as soon as possible. Maintain at room temperature or refrigerate at 2-8°C for 48 hours; freeze for longer storage. |
| Rejection Criteria: | Improper labeling. |
| Reference Range: | 118 - 132 mmol/L |
| Methodology: | |
| Test Use: | CSF CL may be decreased or increased in any condition, with serum or plasma chloride.
CSF CL is also decreased in tuberculosis and in meningitis. |
| Additional Information: | No Additional Information Listed |
| Testing Includes: | |
| Testing Facility: | AnMed Laboratory |