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PH, URINE
MessageUrinalysis
Test Code
LAB5210605
Alias/See Also
Urine-pH
CPT Codes
81003
Preferred Specimen
Random clean catch urine, 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
Samples with total volume of <2.0 mL (exception neonatal samples or Foley catheter)
Samples outside of stability
Mislabeled samples
FDA Status
Approved
Setup Schedule
Everyday
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
5.0-8.0
Performing Laboratory
Hoag Newport/ Hoag Irvine
