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Pleural Fluid pH

Ordering information:

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.

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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