Test Code 8699 pH (Venous)

Important Note

Specimens must arrive within 30 minutes of collection.

Specimens may not have clots.

Test Includes: pH, pCO₂, pO₂, HCO₃, SO₂, Base Excess

Determining blood pH.

Copley Hospital

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Dark-Green Tube, Pediatric-Green Tube

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

date & time of collection, and person collecting.

2. Transport sample to the laboratory immediately.

Normal pH: 7.38 - 7.46

Critical pH: < 7.2 or > 7.6

Specimens must arrive within 30 minutes of collection.

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Hour

pH (Venous)

VBG

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