Test Code PHV pH, Venous, Blood
Methodology
Dry Chemistry, Optical TechnologyPerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalPhysician 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.