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Useful For
Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis
Assessment of crystalluria
Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis)
Method Name
pH meter
Reporting Name
pH, Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collections Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
4.5 to 8.0
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83986
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PHU_ | pH, Random, U | 2756-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PHU_ | pH, Random, U | 2756-5 |