UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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pH, Pleural Fluid
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| Test Code(s): |
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PLPH / HCPLPH
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| CPT Code(s): |
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83986
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| Methodology: |
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Electrode
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily, 24 hours.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Up to 30 minutes. All requests processed stat.
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Specimen Requirements
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Pleural Fluid
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Radiometer PICOŽ syringe
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Pleural Fluid
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 1.5 mL
Pediatrics: 0.5 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Core Laboratory (B4/220) immediately. Specimen must arrive in the UWHC Core Lab within 30 minutes of collection.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Clotted specimens, viscous specimens, specimens with air in the syringe, specimens past stability time are not acceptable.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 30 minutes
Frozen: Not acceptable
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Interpretation
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