pH, Body Fluid
Abbrev Code: | FPHP | ||
Order Code: | LAB110 | Order Name: | PH Fluid |
Methodology: | Quantitative by pH electrode or qualitative by pH indicator strip, depending on fluid. | ||
CPT Codes: | 83986 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
Special Instructions: | Indicate source of fluid on request form. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Fluid |
Optimal Volume: | 5 mL |
Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile Alternate Containers: See Collection Instructions |
Collection Instructions: | Place on ice and deliver to laboratory immediately. Acceptable without ice if received in lab within 30 minutes of collection. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 5 mL, 1 mL minimum. Do not store. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship on wet ice to arrive within 2 hours. |
Stability: | If specimen did not come on ice, it can be run if it was brought to laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (Grand Itasca, Lakes, Northland, Range, Ridges, Southdale, St. John's, UMMC East Bank, UMMC/UMMCH-West Bank, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
Reference Range: | No reference ranges have been established. This result should be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical condition and compared to simultaneous measurement in the patient's blood. |
Use: | This test is most often used to distinguish transudates and exudates. |
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