Test Overview
Test Methodology
pH Meter
Reference Range *
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Pleural fluid: 7.64
Urine: 4.6 - 8.0
Test Limitations
Test not performed on CSF, serum, or sputum specimens.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time
STAT: 1 hour, Routine: 4 hours
Soft Order Code
BFPH
MiChart Code
pH, Body Fluid
Synonyms
- Body Fluid, pH
- PH
- pH, Urine
- pH, Urine
- UPH
Laboratory
Hematopathology
Section
Hematology
STAT Availability
STAT requests for this test will be performed on a STAT basis (supervisory staff approval is not required).
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
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Place body fluid in a lavender top (EDTA) tube or clean, leakproof container.
Collect random urine sample in a plastic urine cup or yellow top no additive urine Vacutainer® tube.
For optimal results, specimen should reach laboratory within 1 hour of collection.<li> If specimen must be stored, refrigeration is recommended.<li>Specimen must be received within 24 hours of collection.
</ul>
Normal Volume
3 - 5 mL
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received in syringes, vacuum bottles or large containers will be rejected.
24 hour urine specimens or aliquots from a 24 hour collection will be rejected.
Specimens exceeding the storage criteria will be rejected.
CSF, serum, and sputum specimens are not acceptable.
24 hour urine specimens or aliquots from a 24 hour collection will be rejected.
Specimens exceeding the storage criteria will be rejected.
CSF, serum, and sputum specimens are not acceptable.
Billing
CPT Code
83986
Fee Code
22914
LOINC
2748-2
NY State Approved
No