pH, Body Fluid or Urine

Test Code
4034


CPT Codes
83986

Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Body Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial(s)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL of body fluid
Note: 1. Indicate specimen source. 2. Label specimen appropriately (body fluid). 3. Arrive in the lab within 1 hour from collection

Urine
Container/Tube: Plastic urine container(s)
Specimen Volume: 10 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: No preservative.
Note: 1. Indicate urine. 2. Label specimen appropriately (urine). 3. Keep refrigerated if not sent immediately (arriving within 12 hours from collection)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Methodology
Urine Dipstick (urines)
Ion Selective Electrode (body fluids)

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
BODY FLUID No established reference values
URINE 5.0-9.0


Clinical Significance

 


Performed By
CoxHealth



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.