pH, Body Fluid
Additional Codes
LAB110
Performing Laboratory
MBMC Main Laboratory
Methodology
Amperometric and Potentiometric
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container or heparinized syringe
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: Indicate specimen source. Testing will only be performed on Pleural fluids.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
Routine: within 1 hour
Reference Values
No established reference values
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83986