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Test Code PHF pH, Body Fluid

Important Note

The sample should be collected anaerobically if possible.

Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Automated Procedures  304-388-5953       

Specimen Requirements

Perferred:

Dark Green Lithium Heparin vacutainer tube or heparinzed syringe

Acceptable:

Plastic sterile specimen container

3 mL of body fluid

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient

Storage and Stability

Analyzed promptly.  Rrefrigerated or placed on ice if unable to do so.

Reference Values

No established reference values.

The test result must be integrated into the clinical content for interpretation.

Methodology

pH Electrode (Meter)

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Sunday, Continuously

AM Collection Expected by 9AM same day
Routine Expected within 24 hrs
Stat Expected within 1 hr
Timed Expected results are test dependant

CPT Coding

83986