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PH, Urine Qualitative
Test Code: PH-U
Overview
Ordering
Specimen
Performing
Clinical/Interpretive
Contacts
Coding
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No
Urine
Sage Cup
Urine Container
10 mL
1.0 mL
0.5 mL
Collection Processing Instructions
Collection Processing
A 24 hour urine collection, collected without a preservative, is also an acceptable specimen. Specimen must be kept cool during collection and transport to the laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Urine
Refrigerated
24 Hours
Rejection Criteria
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or improperly labeled
Contaminated with feces or bathroom tissue
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Weston
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10
Park Falls
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Lakeview Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10
Test Information
Test Information
Consult with the Chemistry Section Head or Clinical Chemist if pH determination by pH meter is needed.
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
4.6-8.0
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
81003
Ordering Applications
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application
Description
Centricity
pH
Cerner
pH Urine
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required
Specimen Type
Preferred Container/Tube
Acceptable Container/Tube
Specimen Volume
Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)
Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No
Urine
Sage Cup
Urine Container
10 mL
1.0 mL
0.5 mL
Collection Processing
Collection Processing
A 24 hour urine collection, collected without a preservative, is also an acceptable specimen. Specimen must be kept cool during collection and transport to the laboratory.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type
Temperature
Time
Urine
Refrigerated
24 Hours
Rejection Criteria
Rejection Criteria
Unlabeled or improperly labeled
Contaminated with feces or bathroom tissue
Reference Range Information
Reference Range Information
Performing Location
Reference Range
All Performing Sites
4.6-8.0
For more information visit:
http://labtestsonline.org
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location
Day(s) Test Performed
Analytical Time
Methodology/Instrumentation
Weston
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10
Park Falls
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Lakeview Medical Center
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Marshfield
Monday through Sunday
Less than 2 hours
Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10
For billing questions, see Contacts
Outreach CPTs
Outreach CPT Codes
CPT
Modifier
(if needed)
Quantity
Description
Comments
81003
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