Test Code BF pH pH Body Fluid

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

Pleural/Peritoneal fluid only.

Pericardial fluids to be sent to reference lab for testing.

2.0 mL

Dark Green-Sodium Heparin

Collect on Ice, deliver immediately

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

Potentiometric/Electrode sensor measurement

Reference ranges have not been established for specimen type.

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