Test Code 4016687 PH, Fluid
Specimen Requirements
Body fluid
Container
Lithium heparin (dark green top) tube preferred
Sodium heparin (dark green top) tube is acceptable
Minimum Volume
200 µL
Analytical Time
Same day
Sample Retention Time
7 days
Method
Potentiometry
CPT Code
83986
Performing Laboratory
Springfield Hospital Laboratory
Reject Due To
Improperly labeled sample