Test Code LAB110 pH, Body Fluid
Useful For
Evaluating acid-base balance
Methodology
Specific Electrode
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Body Fluid/Gastric Fluid
Container/Tube: Green top (heparin), red top, or other suitable container
Specimen Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Indicate specimen source on collection container.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Specimen Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Body Fluid | Ambient | 4 hours |
Refrigerated | 24 hours |
Reference Values
No reported reference range
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83986-pH, body fluid