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Test Code PH-U pH, Urine Qualitative

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Urine Sage Cup Urine Container 10 mL 1.0 mL 0.5 mL

Collection/Processing Instructions

A 24 hour urine collection, collected without a preservative, is also an acceptable specimen.

 

Specimen must be kept cool during collection and transport to the laboratory.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Refrigerated 24 Hours

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled or improperly labeled
Contaminated with feces or bathroom tissue

Test Information

Consult with the Chemistry Section Head or Clinical Chemist if pH determination by pH meter is needed.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
All Performing Sites 4.6-8.0

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Urinalysis

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Beaver Dam Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10 
Weston Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10
Park Falls Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Rice Lake Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Clintek Advantus 10
Marshfield Monday through Sunday Less than 2 hours Siemens Multistix 10/Siemens Clinitek Atlas 10

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
81003        

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
81003        

Ordering Applications

Ordering Application Description
Cerner pH Urine