pH, Pleural Fluid PFPH
| Method(s) | pH Electrode |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Pleural Fluid Heparinized syringes - Remove needle and cap syringe securely prior to transport |
| 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 | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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