Test Category: Biochemistry
Investigation Name:pH- Fluid
Accreditation:UKAS Accredited ISO15189:2022, on scope
Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Lower Reference Range Limit:7.35
Upper Reference Range Limit:7.45
Minimum Sample Volume:1 mL
Expected Turnaround Time:1 working day from receipt
Test Code:FLPH
Sample Type:
Heparinised SyringeComplex 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
Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266
