PH, Venous

Test Code
VPH


CPT Codes
82800

Preferred Specimen
Preferred: 1 full green top (lithium heparin) or 1 ml in a heparinized syringe.


Minimum Volume
Minimum: 0.25 ml of whole blood in a syringe or capillary tube.


Instructions



Transport Container
Lithium Heparin tube (green top) or heparinized syringe



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability


Room Temperature: 30 minutes

 




Methodology
Automated

Setup Schedule
Upon receipt.


Report Available
Report avaiable in 30 minutes.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.