pH

Label Mnemonic:	PHO
Epic code:	LAB662
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery

Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527

Specimen(s):

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

Collection Medium:

Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator)

Minimum:

5 mL

Delivery Instructions:

Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.

Testing Schedule:

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

Turn Around Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Methodology:

Ion-selective

CPT Code:

83986