Test Code UAPH Urine pH
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Assessment of patients with metabolic acidosis.Assessment of crystalluria.
Monitoring the effectiveness of alkalinization or acidification of urine for certain medical conditions (eg, treatment of uric acid nephrolithiasis).
Collect
Urine
Collection Device
Sterile Urine Cup
Specimen Volume
10 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Room Temp |
2 Hours |
Refrigerated | 48 Hours |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temp, Refrigerated
Minimum Requirements
2 mL
Methodology
Reflectance Spectroscopy
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
TBD
Specimen Handling
Room Temp, Refrigerated
Collection Instructions
Collect a Clean Catch Urine
Remarks
TURN AROUND TIME
STAT | 1 Hour |
Routine | 8 Hours |
Specimen Preparation
Collect a Clean Catch Urine