Test Code PHV pH, Venous, Blood

Methodology

Dry Chemistry, Optical Technology

Aspen Valley Hospital

Container/Tube: Dark green-top (sodium heparin) tube(s) - Clotted specimen or plasma gel tube is not acceptable.

Specimen: 1 mL (minimum volume: 0.09 mL) of sodium heparin whole blood

Transport Temperature: Ambient

Collection Instructions: Invert 8 times to mix blood. If there is a delay in transport of >1 hour, send specimen refrigerated.

7.31-7.41

Monday through Sunday

82800