pH Blood Venous
Order Name
PH VENOUS
Test Number: 2005625
Revision Date 12/19/2013
Test Number: 2005625
Revision Date 12/19/2013
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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pH Blood Venous
|
2746-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5) | Whole Blood | Blood gas syringe | See Instructions |
| Instructions | Patient should be at rest. Fill blood gas syringe completely . Place specimen on ice and deliver to lab immediately. Specimen stability: 1 hour on ice. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Useful in assessing acid-base balance. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82800 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |