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pH - CSF

Source CSF
Mnemonic FLPH
Specimen Requirements See CSF Collection Guidelines

Use sterile screw capped tubes

0.5 mL CSF
Specimen Handling

Keep tightly stoppered. DO NOT refrigerate. Testing should be performed immediately due to specimen integrity.

FMC:
Specimens are run on the blood gas instrument by Chemistry.

ACH, PLC, RGH:
Deliver specimens to Respiratory Therapy.

 

Additional Information
Testing Location Chemistry-FMC and Respiratory ACH, PLC & RGH
Testing Frequency As required
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval