pH, Gastric Aspirate
| Abbrev Code: | FPHNG | ||
| Order Code: | LAB7092 | Order Name: | pH Gastric Aspirate |
| Methodology: | pH indicator strip | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83986 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Gastric aspirate |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens greater than 8 hours old. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperatures. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Chemistry (CSC Maple Grove, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | <5.0 |
| Use: | This test is used to confirm gastric placement of nasogastric or orogastric feeding tubes. Values less than or equal to 5.0 suggest gastric placement. |
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