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Test ID UPHB pH, Body Fluid

Useful For

Indicating the presence of infections or fistulas

 

Verifying the effectiveness of treatment to reduce stomach pH

 

Diagnosing disease states characterized by abnormal stomach acidity

 

This test is not appropriate for measurement of pleural fluid pH, as that measurement should be made using a blood gas analyzer locally due to sample stability and transport requirements.

Method Name

pH Meter

Reporting Name

pH, BF

Specimen Type

Body Fluid


Ordering Guidance


To measure pH of a urine specimen, order PHU_ / pH, Random, Urine.



Necessary Information


1. Date and time of collection.

2. Specimen source

-Identify source name from the following list with location (if appropriate):

 -Peritoneal fluid (peritoneal, abdominal, ascites, paracentesis)

 -Drain fluid (drainage, JP drain)

 -Synovial fluid

-Write in source name with source location (if appropriate)



Specimen Required


Supplies: Metal Free Specimen Vial (T173)

Container/Tube: Metal-free container

Specimen Volume: 5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Body Fluid Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days
  Ambient  24 hours

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

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
UPHB pH, BF 2748-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
U_PHB pH, BF 2748-2
SRC18 Source 14725-6

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

NY State Approved

Yes

Report Available

Same day/1 day