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pH, body fluid-323

Test info

Test name:

pH, body fluid

Test number:

323

Excellian order number:

83986.1

Abbreviation:

PHF

Specimen

Specimen type:

Pericardial, peritoneal or pleural fluid

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Processing instructions:

Submit entire specimen

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Required forms/information:

Source

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated - 2 hours (time sensitive)

Ideally specimens will be tested within 2 hours of collection.

Specimens > 2 but < 24 hours old will be run with a comment added reading “Interpret results with caution, older specimen”

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
Delay in transport
- Specimens > 24 hours old
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Inappropriate timing of collection
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Chemistry: C

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 day

Method:

IL GEM 4000

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Not established

Billing

CPT codes:

83986

Tracking

Date created:

08/01/2011

Revised date:

06/24/2019

Review date:

12/02/2021