Body Fluid pH
Test Code
BFPH
Description
Collect
Collect body fluid in an anaerobic, sterile container/syringe without preservative and trace of anesthetic.
Specimen Preparation
Onsite [NJH]: Transport to lab within 1 hour on ice/chilled.
Preferred volume: 2.0 mL
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL
Storage Transport Temp
Offsite: N/A
Stability
1 hour on ice/chilled (2-8°C)
Notes
Samples allowed to remain at room temperature can give falsely low pH values due to in vitro glycolysis.
Performed
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Ion Selection, pH Meter
Reported
4 Hours
Department
Core LabSynonyms
BF pH; Pleural Fluid pH
Reference Interval
No established Reference Range