Assay

Fluid pH

Key Words

FLPH

Specimen Collection

Samples for fluid pH should be collected into a blood gas analysis tube, and handled as a blood sample for blood gas analysis (i.e. transported on ice and processed as soon as possible)

Turnaround Time

72hrs

Test Indications

Fluid pH is usually used in the determination of transudates/exudates

Limitations/Interferences

Please note - this assay is not accredited by the laboratory against ISO 15189.

As the matrix of various fluid types will vary, the laboratory cannot exclude methodological interference.

Please contact the laboratory for more information.

Reference Range

Please contact the laboratory

Analytical Error [1]

Not available

Reference Change Value [1]

Not available