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BLOOD GAS, PLEURAL FLUID PH
Test CodeLAB3008
Alias/See Also
| PH, Pleural |
CPT Codes
83986
Preferred Specimen
Pleural fluid in a standard syringe or heperanized syringe
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sterile Container
Instructions
1. Patient should not cough, deep breathe or move during procedure. 2. Observe patient for signs fo respiratory distress during and after aspiration. 3. After needle is withdrawn, apply slight pressure and a small adhesive bandage to the puncture site.
Transport Container
Heparinized or non-heparinized syringe or vacutainer
Transport Temperature
Sample does not require being placed on ice unless actual assay time of smple is greater than 20 minutes
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen must have patient label attached to sample/syringe
Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available:<30 minutes
Reference Range
| pH | 7.20-7.50 |
Clinical Significance
Increased pleural fluid in the pleural space may result from many pulmonary abnormalities. Alterations in pH of this fluid can aid in diagnosis of pulmonary exudate, empyema, pneumonia or pulmonary abcess.
Performing Laboratory
GBMC Respiratory Therapy
