| pH, body fluid (087-0487) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | PH BF |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | 3mL of fluid. The fluid should be collected anaerobically in lithium heparinized. Immediately delivered to Laboratory. Do not open. (Min: 1mL) |
| Container: | Lithium heparinized. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Storage/Transport: | Delivered to Sample Management immediately after collection. |
| Specimen Preparation: | Keep specimen at room temperature as long as the analysis is completed within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Stability: | 30 minutes at room temp |
| Causes for Rejection: | Grossly purulent, viscous, clotted samples, anticoagulant other than heparin, and specimens not delivered to the lab within allotted time; incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, improper storage/transport. |
| Reference Range: | By report (reports may vary based on instrumentation, patient age and sex) |
| Turnaround Time: | 30 Min |
| Methodology: | Potentiometric |
| Performed: | Clinical Chemistry |
| CPT 4 Code: | 83986 |
| Note: | Indicate source of fluid on request form. |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |