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Test Code VPH Venous pH, Blood

Performing Laboratory

ChristianaCare:

  • Newark Campus
  • Wilmington Campus

Methodology

i-STAT® Cartridge

Reference Values

7.32-7.42

Critical values (automatic call-back):  <7.2 or >7.6

Physician Office Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube:  Green-top (heparin) tube

Specimen:  1 mL of heparinized whole blood
Collection Instructions:

Note:  Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of draw, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Routine Turnaround Time:  4 hours

STAT Turnaround Time:  30 minutes