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PH, Blood

Test Code
PH


CPT Codes
82800

Preferred Specimen
Full lithium heparin (green top) or 1 ml in a heparinized syringe


Instructions
Send to Lab immediately. Specify arterial or venous.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Set up daily.


Report Available
Inpatient Turn around time: Stat 30 minutes, routine one hour.  Outpatient testing received by noon will be reported by 4:30 p.m. Specimens received after noon will be reported by the next morning.




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.