Test Name
pH, Fluid
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeFluid
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Heparinized syringe or Gel / non-gel green top
Summary Test NamepH, Fluid
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability2 hours if refrigerated
Minimum Volume5.0 ml fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseKeep on ice until analyzed
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsASAP
Reference Value7.40 – 7.60