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Test Code ZG253 pH, Body Fluid

Additional Codes

Ordering Mnemonic
SHO10450

EPIC Code: LAB110

Performing Laboratory

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: UNSPUN Mint Green Top (Lithium Heparin Gel)

Specimen Volume: 4.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Indicate source of specimen.

2. Acceptable body fluid types are Pericardial Fluid, Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural fluid. All others call laboratory to discuss acceptablility for testing.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate up to 24 hours

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83986