Test Code UPH pH, Urine
Performing Laboratory
Lima Memorial Health System Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect fresh sample, stable at room temperature up to 2 hours.
Reference Values
5.0-8.0
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerate: 48 hours
Frozen: aliquot for longer storage
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
pH Indicator; Bromcresol Green & Bromoxylenol Blue
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83986