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Aliases
pH Fluid (W026)
Useful For
pH Paper to deterimine pH (acidity or alkalinity) of body fluids. (excludes pleural and thoracentesis fluids)
Special Collection Instructions
Aspiration in Transport Tube
Collection Method
Body Fluid Collection by Physician
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Sterile Cup
Preferred Specimen
Body Fluid Collection by Physician (not pleural or thoracentesis)
Acceptable Specimens
Body Fluids
Reference or Target Ranges
7.40 – 7.50
Reportable Units
pH
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Other | QNS, Clotted, Contaminated, Improperly Labeled, hemolyzed, color interference, sample >2 hrs old, use of any anticoagulant other than heparin. |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) | N/A |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat within 1 hours of arrival in lab Routine within 4 hours of arrival in lab |
| Stat Availabilty | Yes |
| Performing Bench | UH Heme Man |
| Methodology/Method Description | pH paper |
Special Handling
Deliver to laboratory ASAP
Additional Information/Important Notes
For pleural fluid/thoracentesis, see Pleural Fluid Ph. This order appropriate for all other fluid types.
CPT Codes
83986