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Test Code PLEPH Pleural Fluid pH

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: Pleural Fluid pH
Sunquest Order Code: PLEPH
Px Order Code: LAB7162

Specimen Collection Type

Pleural Fluid

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

7.60 – 7.66

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

Transudates usually have pH 7.45 – 7.55. Exudates have pH 7.30-7.45

Rejection Criteria

N/A

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

3 Days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

83986

LOINC Code

2748-2

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

N/A