Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:pH (Fluid)
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry Ext 88266
Requestable Seperately?No
E-Requesting Tab:Blood Sciences>Non-bloods
Lower Reference Range Limit:7.35
Upper Reference Range Limit:7.45
Minimum Sample Volume:1ml
Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day from receipt
Test Code:FLPH
Sample Type:
Heparinised SyringeMaximum Add on Time:N/A
Complex Reference Range:In NON-PURULENT possibly infected effusions, pH <7.2 indicates need for chest tube drainage
Collection Conditions / Other Information:Pleural fluid pH may be of value in NON-PURULENT possibly infected effusions
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
