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Test Code LAB9513 pH, Gastric Fluid

Intended Use

Used to determine the pH of human gastric fluid specimens.

Methodology

pH Indicator Strip

Performing Laboratory

RCH

Specimen Requirements

Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection.

 

Submit 1 mL of gastric fluid in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 1 hour

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83986