Urine pH
Tests:Urine pH, Urine
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Microbiology |
| Test Code | |
| Synonyms | pH |
| Test Availability | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 15 min - 2 hrs |
| Stability - Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Fluid |
| Preferred | Fresh random urine, >1mL urine in pottle. |
| Acceptable | |
| Unacceptable | |
| Specimen Transportation | ASAP to Lab. |
| Paediatric Requirements | >1mL urine in pottle |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Preferred Volume | |
| Minimum Volume | |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
Clinical Information | |
| Reference Intervals | Reference Range pH 5.0 - 8.5 |
| Test Method | Combur dipstick, Roche Urisys 1800 |
| Advanced Notice | |
| Patient Preparation | |
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