pH, Venous VPH
| Method(s) | pH Electrode |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Whole Blood (heparinized syringe). Remove needle and cap syringe securely prior to transport. For non-hospitalized patients, collect one green top tube without gel (Na-hep or Li-hep). |
| Transport | 2 mL venous blood at room temperature. |
| Remarks | Mix well by inverting. Transport to one of the Rapid Response Laboratories (St. Joseph's or Crouse Hospital), by STAT courier immediately. Stable for 30 minutes at room temperature. Please note time of collection, patient's temperature and oxygen therapy on the laboratory requisition. Results will be corrected for temperature only by request. |
| Schedule | Daily-24 hours per day |
| Billing Code | 1010127 |
| CPTCode | 82800 |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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7.33-7.43 |
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