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Test Code BF.PH PH, BODY FLUID

Important Note

Ideally, specimen should be analyzed or frozen without delay.

Methodology

Observation pH paper 

Specimen Requirements

Body Fluid

Container: Red top tube (plain) or leakproof plastic container

Specimen Collection: 5 mL (minimum 1 mL)

  1. Specimen container should be tightly capped with minimal free air space. Limit exposure of sample to air.
  2. Promptly and carefully separate fluid from cells and place in separate plastic tube.

Specimen Rejection

1. Highly viscous samples

Maximum Laboratory Time

24 hours

Specimen Transport/Stability

Room Temp: 1 hour tightly capped

Refrigerated: 24 hours but not preferred

Frozen (-20℃): 6 months - the preferred method but must be separated from cells

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83986

Day(s) Test Set Up

Daily

Reference Ranges

pH, Fluid                      
          No Reference Range Established