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Test Code BF PH PH, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

LAB110

Collection Method

Body Fluid Collection

Container

Heparinized syringe or Lithium Heparin

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Acceptable Specimens

Pleural and Peritoneal

Reference or Target Ranges

PLEURAL- 7.40-7.60
PERITONEAL 7.50-8.00

Reportable Units

pH

Critical Value

Not defined for this assay

Reasons for Rejection

Hemolysis Threshold N/A
Icterus Threshold N/A
Lipemia Threshold N/A
Other QNS, Clotted, Contaminated, Improperly Labeled, hemolyzed, color interference, sample >2 hrs old, use of any anticoagulant other than heparin.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat within 1 hours of arrival in lab
Routine within 2 hours of arrival in lab
Stat Availabilty Yes
Performing Bench CPH Chemistry
Methodology/Method Description GEM 5000

Specimen Stability

Ambient 2 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen(-70°C to 0°C) N/A

CPT Codes

83986

Last review/edit date

2025