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HelpTest Code LAB4002 pH, Urine
Useful For
- Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis
- Assessment of crystalluria
- Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis)
Methodology
IRIS AX-4280 automated chemical analysis
Performing Laboratory
Bozeman Health Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Clean container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine collection.
2. No preservative.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine in Sterile Container | Ambient | 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours | |
| BD Tiger-top Vacutainer UA Preservative Tube | Ambient | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reference Values
5.0-8.0
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
81003-automated urinalysis, without microscopy