Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
PH, BODY FLUID
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2837 Geisinger Epic ID: 32951SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Miscellaneous body fluids. Specify fluid type on request.
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
5 mL aliquot of fluid; minimum 1 mL.
Special notes:
Stools (formed or loose) are NOT suitable for analysis.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Stable 4 hours at room temperature or refrigerated.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded. Stools (formed or loose) are not suitable for analysis.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
83986
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
pH
Methodology:
pH Meter
Synonyms:
PHFLD
Clinical significance:
Refer to Body Fluid Testing for additional clinical interpretive information.
Doctoral Director(s):
Review Date:
12/30/2024
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Benjamin Andress, PhD, DABCC
Sheng-Ying (Margaret) Lo, PhD, DABCC
Benjamin Andress, PhD, DABCC
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