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PH, Fluid

Message
FLTY1: Fluid TYPE/SOURCE
FLPH:  Fluid pH


Test Code
FLPH1


Alias/See Also
Body Fluid, pH


CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen
FLUID (FLD)


Instructions
Lab: Anaerobic transfer from primary container to green vacutainer tube. Do not open.


Reference Range

Peritoneal Fluid: Transudate: 7.3-7.6; Exudate: <7.3
Pleural Fluid: Transudate: 7.3-7.6; Exudate: <7.3
Synovial Fluid: 7.3-7.6
(No reference ranges established for other fluid sources)


Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC 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.