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pH CapillaryBlood

Test Code
PHCAP


Alias/See Also
BLOOD GAS


CPT Codes
82800

Includes
pH


Preferred Specimen
Capillary


Instructions
Collect by Respiratory Department


Transport Container
Capillary


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
30 Minutes


Methodology
Electrochemical (potentiometric) and Optical (co-oximetry)

Clinical Significance
Changes to blood pH can signal underlying medical issues, including metabolic acidosis, respiratory acidosis, metabolic alkalosis, and respiratory alkalosis.


Performed By
RFGH Laboratory

Performing Laboratory
RFGH Laboratory



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