Urine pH, Manual

Test Code
LAB6226


Instructions
"Clean-catch, midstream urine collection. Clean_catch_urine_.pdf
Refer to Collection and Handling for directions. Pediatrics: In infants and young children, urine specimens can be obtained by urine bag, bladder catheterization, or bladder aspiration."


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient quantity; specimen at room temperature >1 hour; fecal contamination


Methodology
Dipstick, manual

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Within 24hrs received


Reference Range
5.0-8.0 pH




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