Chloride (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0206

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

2 mL Urine (Random)

Registration

For Chloride - Other Fluid: Alpha Code: OCL (CHLORIDE), Numeric Code: 0506

Sample Stability

Recommended to analyse within 2 hours of collection.

Associated Tests

Synonyms

Urine Chloride
Urine Cl

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Last updated: 21/08/2026