pH, Pleural Fluid PFPH
Method(s) | pH Electrode |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | Pleural Fluid (heparinized syringe). Remove needle and cap syringe securely prior to transport. |
Transport | 3 mL fluid at room temperature. Transport to laboratory immediately. Stable 30 minutes at room temperature. Analyze on 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. |