pH, Pleural Fluid PFPH

Method(s) pH Electrode
Specimen Required
Collect

Pleural Fluid

Heparinized syringes - Remove needle and cap syringe securely prior to transport
OR
Vacutainer - green (lithium heparin) or green (sodium heparin) without gel

Transport

3 mL fluid at room temperature. Transport to laboratory immediately after collection.

Stability

Ambient: 2 hours

Analyze immediately upon receipt.

Schedule Daily-24 hours per day
Billing Code 1010125
CPTCode 83986
Notes Collect anaerobically.
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval

See Laboratory Report.

No Appointment Necessary
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