pH Test, Arterial, Neonate Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Whole Blood

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic
PH, ARTERIAL NICU	LAB4895	PHARN

pH-Sensitive Glass Electrode in Conjunction with a Reference Electrode

Note: To be ordered by NICU only.

Specimen must arrive within 30 minutes of draw.

Specimen Type: Arterial blood

Container/Tube: Lithium heparin, blood gas syringe or a heparinized capillary tube

Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL

Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instructions: Remove needle, express air bubbles, cap with rubber stopper, and mix well.

Ambient 30 minutes/Refrigerate NO/Frozen NO

Monday through Sunday

Chemistry

East Region: SMDC Clinical Lab

West Region: Fargo Hospital Lab

82800

Normal range: 7.37-7.44