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pH, Urine
MessagePerforming Lab: All Sites
Test Code
3573
Alias/See Also
Sunquest: PHUR, Urine pH
CPT Codes
83986
Preferred Specimen
3.0 - 10.0 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
HP Clinics: 1.0 mL
HP Clinics: 1.0 mL
Instructions
Midstream urine specimen
HP Clinics: Specimens should be run within 1 hour or be refrigerated at 2-8C for up to 24 hours
HP Clinics: Specimens should be run within 1 hour or be refrigerated at 2-8C for up to 24 hours
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 4 hours
HP Clinics: Urine held in refrigerator for up to 24 hours can be used
HP Clinics: Urine held in refrigerator for up to 24 hours can be used
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hospital: >4 hours old
Specimens with disinfectants, detergents or additives. Specimens collected in boric acid preservative
Specimens with disinfectants, detergents or additives. Specimens collected in boric acid preservative
Methodology
multi-pad Chemistry
Setup Schedule
Daily
Report Available
Same Day
Reference Range
5 - 8
Clinical Significance
Measurement of pH in urine
