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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