pH, Fluid

Last Modified: 9/28/2021 9:17:21 AM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:

If  will be over 24 hours before reaching the testing laboratory, please contact PHL Client Response at 266-1500 (Option 2) to request a Stat courier to maintain the integrity and stability of the specimen

Patient Preparation:  
Specimen Requirements: 3.0 mL Fluid in a Green Top Tube - Li Heparin in a Plastic Vial 
Collection Instructions: Order must include the site and/or source of collection. 

Must keep Vial tightly closed to prevent exposure to Air. 
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 24 hours Refrigerated 

Keep specimen refrigerated until and during transport.
Rejection Criteria: Red Top Tube Clot activator
Reference Range:

The reference range will vary depending on the type of fluid submitted

Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: pH Meter
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Sites Performed: Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Wabash Hospital, Parkview Warsaw
PHL Test Code: FPH
EPIC Test Code: LAB2125
Alternate Test Names: Fluid pH; pH Fluid
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 83986

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