The University of Iowa (UIHC)
Department of Pathology
LABORATORY SERVICES HANDBOOK

pH
Order Code: URPH
Epic Lab Code: LAB875
Order Form: A-1a General Lab or Epic Req 		  Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527 
Specimen:
 
Urine More information
Collection Medium:
Urine - Random urine container 


Alternate
Collection Media:


Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection 
containers.


Minimum:


Random specimen (must be 5 ml),  must be collected under oil.


Delivery Instructions:


Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.


Testing Schedule:


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


Analytic Time:


2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)


Comments:


Reported to nearest 0.01 unit.


Methodology:


Glass Electrode


CPT Code:


83986


 


See Additional Information:
Specimens Requiring Immediate Delivery
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers




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Updated: 07/14/2006

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