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PH, BODY FLUID (NON-URINE)
Test CodeLAB110
CPT Codes
83986
Preferred Specimen
Fluid in sterile vial or sterile collection cup
Requires single container. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing.
Requires single container. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing.
Minimum Volume
1 mL fluid
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Ambient: unstable, send to lab immediately
Refrigerated: 12 hours
Frozen: must be frozen upon arrival and stored frozen until testing is performed.
Refrigerated: 12 hours
Frozen: must be frozen upon arrival and stored frozen until testing is performed.
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Insufficient specimen volume,specimen clotted, specimen in incorrect container, no additives can be present in tube.Sample not in single container. No syringes with needles will be accepted inthe lab.
Methodology
Fisher pH Meter
Setup Schedule
Sunday-Saturday
Reference Range
Pleural Fluid: 7.3-7.4
Synovial Fluid: 7.3
Seminal Fluid: 7.5-8.0
Synovial Fluid: 7.3
Seminal Fluid: 7.5-8.0
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
