pH, Venous

Message

For Specimen Integrity during Extreme Weather see the “Lockbox Usage in Extreme Weather” document at the top of this page.

Call transportation (937-297-8262 option 1) for STAT pickup to transport to MVH laboratory for testing.

Test Code

VENPH

Alias/See Also

70282

CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen

3 mL whole blood Sodium Heparin (dark green top) tube. (minimum 1.0 mL)

Instructions

After specimen collected invert tubes 8 - 10 times, then transport tube on wet ice slurry to MVH laboratory within 1 hour.

Transport Container

Sodium Heparin (dark green top) tube

Transport Temperature

Transport on ice slurry to laboratory within 1 hour.

Specimen Stability

1 hour on ice slurry
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = n/a
Frozen = n/a

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.

Methodology
ion selective electrode

Setup Schedule

24/7
MVCHEM

Report Available

1 hour from receipt

Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	133Y	7.35 - 7.45

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: November 23, 2021

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