pH, Venous Blood - Ridgeview Laboratory

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic
RV pH, Venous Blood (Lab Performed)	LAB1820	VENPH
RV pH, Venous Blood (POCT)	LAB1820	VENPH

Evaluation and monitoring of respiratory conditions

Special Note: Specimen cannot be collected offsite (clinics). Do not uncap tube once specimen has been drawn.

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Collection Tube: Dark Green (no gel - lithium heparin)

Preferred: Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube, NOT on ice

Acceptable: Dark green-top (lithium heparin) tube, on ice

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Minumim (Pedatric) Volume: 200 uL

RSMC: Light-green (Lithium Heparin) tubes may be used, DO NOT collect specimens on wet ice

RMC/TTMC: Transport specimen ASAP to laboratory, Maximum Stability: 30 minutes

RSMC: Transport ambient specimen ASAP to laboratory, Maximum Stability: 10 minutes

7.35 - 7.45

Monday through Sunday

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