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Test Code PHV pH, Venous, Blood

Methodology

Dry Chemistry, Optical Technology

Performing Laboratory

Aspen Valley Hospital

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

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.

Reference Values

7.31-7.41

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82800