Tests:PH, Fluid: Difference between revisions
Tests:PH, Fluid
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: pH, Fluid}} Full Test List Biochemistry Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | === ''Overview'' === |- |Department |Biochemistry |- |Test Code | |- |Synonyms | |- |Turnaround Time |2 - 8 hrs |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | === ''Specimen Requirements'' === |- |Specimen Type |fluid |- |Specimen Transportation |Preferably sent on ice |- |Preferred |2 mL in a capped blood gas syringe |- |Acceptable | |- |Pediatric..." |
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| colspan="2" |If a pH is required and no blood gas syringe is supplied the pH will be performed by dipstick. | | colspan="2" |If a pH is required and no blood gas syringe is supplied the pH will be performed by dipstick. | ||
Revision as of 13:31, 17 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 2 - 8 hrs |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | fluid |
| Preferred | 2 mL in a capped blood gas syringe |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | Samples with needle attached |
| Specimen Transportation | Preferably sent on ice |
| Paediatric Requirements | |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | |
| Test Method | Radiometer ABL90 FLEX Blood gas analyser |
| Advanced Notice | Not required |
| Patient Preparation | Not required |
Comments | |
| If a pH is required and no blood gas syringe is supplied the pH will be performed by dipstick.
This method has not been validated for this sample type and all samples tested this way will be reported with a comment | |