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pH, Pleural Fluid
MessageThis test can be done on Pleural Fluid. Any other fluid type must be sent to a reference laboratory.
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 |
Methodology
Potentiometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Report Available
Same day
Reference Range
No established reference values
Performing Laboratory
North Colorado Medical Center Laboratory