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Test Code BF PH PH, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

LAB110

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Body Fluid Collection

Container

Sterile Container

Specimen Type

Sterile Container

Minimum Volume

0.5ml

Specimen Stability

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

Reference or Target Ranges

Reference range not established

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 PH Paper

CPT Codes

83986

Last review/edit date

2025