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Ph, Gastric

Test Code
PHG


CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen

Fresh gastric aspirate, n-g aspirate, fresh vomitus



Minimum Volume
A few drops


Instructions

OBMIS--This test is for gastric specimens only



Transport Container

Sterile Specimen Container



Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
24 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Age of Specimen


Methodology
Color Change based on pH sensitive paper

Setup Schedule

Daily on Receipt



Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis


Limitations
Antacids, Food, Age of Specimen


Reference Range

Not Available



Clinical Significance

May be of use in evaluating antacid therapy.





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.