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PH, URINE

Test Code
LAB304904


CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen
Collect: Urine, random specimen in a clean plastic collection cup.
Requires single container. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing


Minimum Volume
1 mL urine


Instructions
Lid must be closed tightly to prevent pH changes in urine sample.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
 Ambient: 2 hours   Refrigerated: 12 hours   Frozen: must be frozen upon arrival and stored frozen until testing is performed.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimen at room temperature more than 2 hours


Methodology
Fisher pH meter

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday


Reference Range
5.0-8.0


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Reynolds Memorial Hospital



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.