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pH, Body fluid
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | PHB |
| Test group | pH |
| Performed by | Parnassus Chemistry |
| In House Availability | Test available 24 hours per day 7 days per week |
| Collection Instructions | Deliver promptly to laboratory. Refrigerate if delivery delayed > 60 minutes. Specimen label must contain the date the sample was collected and the legible name of the person who collected the sample. |
| Container type | Red top, black top or clean container |
| Amount to Collect | See preferred volume |
| Sample type | Body Fluid |
| Preferred volume | 5 mL fluid |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Unrefrigerated sample delivered to laboratory > 2 hours after collection. |
| Processing notes | Deliver to chemistry immediately for processing. Do not open container |
| Normal range | |
| Stability | Room temperature 2 hours, refrigerated 1 day. pH may change with storage, test should be run asap. |
| Turn around times | Stat 1 hour, Routine 4 hours |
| LOINC code | 2748-2 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 8:13:25 PM |
| Entry Number | 732 |
| Lab Procedure Link | Click here for Procedure |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667