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pH, Pleural Fluid

Message
This test can be done on Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.
If not collected at a performing laboratory, please request a STAT courier. 


Test Code
PHPL - NOCO


CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen
1 mL pleural fluid in sterile container


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
  • Centrifuge to remove any cellular material.
  • Indicate specimen source.


Specimen Stability
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Pleural Fluid Refrigerated 2 hours


Methodology
Potentiometric

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously


Report Available
Same day


Reference Range
No established reference values


Performing Laboratory
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory 



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.