Test Details
Mnemonic
PHBF
Ordering Code
3619600
CPT-4 Code(s)
83986
Specimen Information
Collect
Body fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 mL of well-mixed body fluid in a screw capped plastic vial. Indicate specimen source.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Chest fluid, Pleural fluid, CSF, Thoracic fluid
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 7 days
Methodology
pH Electrode
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
MAYO
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes