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PH, BODY FLUID |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2837 Geisinger Epic ID: 32951 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Miscellaneous body fluids. Specify fluid type on request. | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
5 mL aliquot of fluid; minimum 1 mL. | |
Special notes: |
Stools (formed or loose) are NOT suitable for analysis. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Stable 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerated. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Stools (formed or loose) are not suitable for analysis. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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CPT code(s): |
83986 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
pH | |
Methodology: |
pH Meter |
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Synonyms: |
PHFLD
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Clinical significance: |
Refer to Body Fluid Testing for additional clinical interpretive information. | |
Doctoral Director(s:) |
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC |
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| Review Date: | 12/14/2022 | |
Performing Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center