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

Methodology

pH Electrode
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Reference Range

See report
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Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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