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Test Code RTBGPH pH, Body Fluid

Important Note

To complete the order there must be a Lab Collect step in EPIC to enter the date, time and site of draw. This generates an EPIC requisition that is printed in the ordering area. Send the requisition and a patient ID labeled syringe to tube station 905.

Rapid Response Laboratory (Clinical Chemistry) 5-0238

Specimen and Container/Tube

Body fluid �?? specify body fluid type

Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Specimen Type

Body fluid – specify body fluid type

UCMC Collection Instructions

  1. Remove air from syringe.
  2. Remove needle from syringe.
  3. Cap tightly and mix well by gentle inversions. Avoid the formation of bubbles/air in syringe.
  4. Transfer to Lab using tube station #196.
  5. Do NOT send on ice.

STAT Turnaround Time

15 minutes

Fee Code

Adults: 24238

Pediatrics: 24415

Critical Results

n/a

Container/Tube

Heparinized syringe

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) Performed

24/7

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Available

CPT

82800

Method Name

Direct Measurement

Reference Range

Reference Range for Pleural Fluid: 7.60 - 7.66

 

The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for all other fluid types. The test result must be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

For all fluid types other than pleural fluid, clearance by section director or designee is required.

 

Pediatric Volume

0.5 mL

Additional Information

The reference range and other method performance specifications
have not been established for this fluid type. The test result must
be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

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Methodology

Direct Measurement