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PH, URINE
MessageUrinalysis
Test Code
LAB5210605
Alias/See Also
Urine-pH
CPT Codes
81003
Preferred Specimen
Random clean catch urine in a sterile, non-preserved container, labeled properly and sent to lab within one hour
Minimum Volume
10 mL of urine
Transport Container
Urine Container
Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Non-preservative specimen: 2 hours at room temperature
Non-preservative specimen: 4 hours if refrigerated 2 - 8°C. Refrigerated urine should be brought to room temperature prior to analysis.
Preserved specimen [BD transport containers - yellow and red top tubes]: 12 hours (Room Temp or Refrigerated)
Non-preservative specimen: 4 hours if refrigerated 2 - 8°C. Refrigerated urine should be brought to room temperature prior to analysis.
Preserved specimen [BD transport containers - yellow and red top tubes]: 12 hours (Room Temp or Refrigerated)
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples with apparent contamination of stool or other artifacts. Do not add disinfectant or detergent.
Samples with total volume of <2.0 mL (exception neonatal samples or Foley catheter)
Samples outside of stability
Mislabeled samples
Quantity not sufficient
Samples with total volume of <2.0 mL (exception neonatal samples or Foley catheter)
Samples outside of stability
Mislabeled samples
Quantity not sufficient
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
5.0-8.0
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
