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pH, Urine
Test CodeLAB2227
CPT Codes
81003
Preferred Specimen
10 ml (3.0 ml minimum) random urine
Minimum Volume
10 ml (3.0 ml minimum) random urine
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
1 hour room temp, 24 hours refrigerated
Methodology
Chemical
Setup Schedule
Mon- Sun
Reference Range
4.5-8.0
Clinical Significance
1. Respiratory or metabolic acidosis
2. Respiratory or metabolic alkalosis
3. Defects in renal tubular secretion and reabsorption of acids and bases
4. Precipitation of crystals and calculi formation
5. Treatment of urinary tract infections
6. Determination of unsatisfactory specimens
2. Respiratory or metabolic alkalosis
3. Defects in renal tubular secretion and reabsorption of acids and bases
4. Precipitation of crystals and calculi formation
5. Treatment of urinary tract infections
6. Determination of unsatisfactory specimens
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
