Lab Test Details
Lab Test Details
| SIM | 20510 |
| CPT | 83986 |
| Synonyms | BF pH |
| Specimen Type | CSF, Pleural fluid, Paracentesis fluid, Thoracentesis fluid, Amniotic fluid, etc. |
| Container | Sterile container |
| Collection Instructions | None |
| Volume | 3 ml, 1 ml minimum |
| Additional Information | None |
| Patient Preparation | None |
| Specimen Processing Instructions |
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| Transport Requirements | Refrigerate |
| Specimen Stability | 24 hours |
| Rejection Criteria | Mucoid or clotted samples |
| Reference Range | No reference range |
| Critical Value | None |
| Test Includes | pH performed on a dipstick |
| Methodology | pH Indicator |
| Testing Frequency | Everyday, Monday thru Sunday |
| Reviewed By | Crystal Killian |
| Reviewed Date | 3/18/2021 |
| Supplemental |