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Test ID NBLD0204 pH - Body Fluid

Specimen Type/Requirements

Keep anaerobic in a sterile plastic tube. Any fluid with a source other than blood or urine. Do not send gastric specimens.

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume 2.0 mL fluid
Minimum Volume 2.0 mL fluid

 

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature 30 minutes Preferred for Transport
Refrigerated N/A  
Frozen N/A  

Performed Test Frequency

Monday-Sunday. Test immediately.

Methodology

Electrode

Performing Lab

Sanford Respiratory Therapy Fargo

CPT

83986