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Pleural Fluid pH

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Sample must be take at time of catheter insertion. Sample must be collected directly from the catheter into the blood gas syringe (not from the drain bag). Sample must be walked directly to the analyser (whether lab or external) for analysis.

Sample cannot be added on.

Alternate names:
PlF pH
Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Specimen types:
not required
Container types:
Blood Gas SyringeBlood Gas Syringe
Collection Instructions:
Transport at 37 degrees to lab

Sample must be take at time of catheter insertion. Sample must be collected directly from the catheter into the blood gas syringe (not from the drain bag). Sample must be walked directly to the analyser (whether lab or external) for analysis.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
30 minutes
Reference Interval:

Pleural fluid pH is a sensitive marker for sepsis at a clinical cut-point of 7.20, pleural fluid glucose adds little if pleural fluid pH is available and < 7.2, but can be useful in the absence of a reliable pH measure.

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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