Test ID NBLD0197 pH, Urine

Specimen Type/Requirements

Sterile Container - Urine, Random

Conical Yellow-top tube no preservatives (Lawson #6185749) - Urine, Random

Indicate one of the following acceptable sources:

Bagged
Bladder Tap
Cath-Indwelling
Cath-Straight
Cath-Suprapubic
Clean Catch
Cystoscopy
Nephrostomy-Indwelling
Nephrostomy-Surgical
Urostomy (ileal conduit)
Voided

See below links for Patient Instructions:

Urine Collection Patient Instructions

Urine Collection Instructions by Bag for Infants and Children

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume	10.0 mL
Minimum Volume	1.0 mL

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 day

Methodology

Automated Urine Analyzer

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, Bemidji

CPT

81003

AKA

pH

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature	2 hours
Refrigerated	24 hours	Preferred for transport
Frozen	Not Acceptable