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HelpTest Code BFPH pH, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
| EPIC | LAB4157 |
Purpose
Used for the evaluation of the acid-base balance. Acidity or basicity is a sign of a disorder that can be of either respiratory or metabolic origin.
Methodology
ABL 825 Flex
Sample Type
Pleural Fluid
Centrifuge: No
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Time |
|---|---|
| Ambient (18-25°C) | 30 minutes |
| Refrigerated (2-8°C) | N/A |
| Frozen (-15 to -20°C) | N/A |
Analyze without delay.
Reference Ranges
Not established
Rejection Criteria
- Samples on ice.
- Body fluids other than pleural fluid
- Clotted samples
Availability
| Performed | STAT |
|---|---|
| 24/7 | Yes |
Performing Laboratory
MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital Laboratory
Lab Department
Chemistry
CPT Code
83986
LOINC
2748-2 pH (Body fld)