pH, Body fluid other than serum/plasma or urine (e.g., pleural, peritoneal, joint fluid, etc.)

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen:

Body fluid other than serum/plasma or urine (e.g., pleural, peritoneal, joint fluid, etc.)

Collection Medium:

Yellow top conical tube (no additive)

Minimum:

5 mL

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Methodology:

Glass Electrode

CPT Code:

83986