pH, Urine, Qualitative
| Sunquest Code: | UPH | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB3856 | Epic Name: | PH Urine |
| Methodology: | Reagent strip | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed and reported 24 hours/day. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Urine, random collection |
| Optimal Volume: | Submit entire collection; analysis requires 1 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Collection Instructions: | Specimen of choice is a first morning, mid-stream, clean catch urine. Deliver to laboratory within 2 hours. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Collected with preservatives; stored at room temperature >2 hours; fecal contamination. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store in refrigerator. Specimen is acceptable for 24 hours at refrigerated temperature. If not kept refrigerated, specimen must be received within 2 hours of collection. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Urinalysis (University of Minnesota Health Maple Grove Clinics, Range, UMMC-West Bank, UMMC-East Bank, Oxboro Bloom, Lakes, Ridges, Northland, Southdale, Clinics, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, M Health Clinic and Surgery Center, Grand Itasca, St. Joseph's, St. John's, Woodwinds) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | pH: 5.0-7.0 |
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