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Test Code pH Fluid (W026) pH BODY FLUID

Aliasis

pH Fluid

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation required

Special Collection Instructions

Aspiration in sterile container, labeled and placed on ice. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible for testing.

Collection Method

Body fluid collection

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Container

Body fluid: sterile container

Preferred Specimen

Body fluid: sterile container

Acceptable Specimen(s)

Body fluid: sterile container

Reference or Target Ranges

7.40 – 7.50 pH

Reportable Units

pH

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Other:                

QNS, Clotted, contaminated, improperly labeled, improper specimen type, Hemolyzed, color interference, Sample >2 hours old, use of any anticoagulant other than heparin

Specimen Stability

Ambient:                  

2 Hours

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed

24/7

Expected Turn Around Time

Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 2 Hours

Stat Availability

Yes

Performing Bench

CRMC Urinalysis

Methodology/Method Description

pH paper

CPT Codes

83986