pH, Body Fluid

pH, Body Fluid

Test Code

5367
83986
5367
83986
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Clinical Significance

pH, Body Fluid - This test is intended to assess pH in body fluids. pH can indicate whether a fluid is acidic, alkaline, or neutral. The pH of the blood is approximately 7.4 [1]. The clinical significance of the pH of pleural, pericardial, gastric, and ocular fluids has been described. The clinical significance of pH alterations of many other body fluids is not known.

pH of pleural fluid may be ordered when evaluating the nature of a pleural effusion. A transudative pleural effusion due to pressure-induced fluid leakage typically has a pH in the range of 7.45 to 7.55, whereas an exudative pleural ...

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

pH Meter (Electrode)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not established

Alternative Name(s)

Body Fluid pH

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Methodology

pH Meter (Electrode)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not established

Alternative Name(s)

Body Fluid pH
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL fluid

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: 6 months

Setup Schedule

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2 mL fluid
1 mL
Transport tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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