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Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB2656 |
Specimen Requirements
Collect 1 mL arterial whole blood in pre-heparinized syringe, plain syringe, capillary tube, or heparinized test tube (dark green top tube with NO gel). Do NOT expose to air.
Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Room Temp | 15 minutes | X |
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory (Cardiopulmonary, OR, NICU, ICU, or Respiratory)
Useful For
pH is the degree of acidity or alkalinity and is a way of expressing hydrogen ion activity. Cord pH is more acidic than arterial pH. Testing is used to objectively determine fetal metabolic condition at the time of delivery.
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
30 minutes
Reference Ranges
Cord pH arterial: 7.18-7.38
Cord pH venous: 7.25-7.45
Critical Value: <7.10
CPT Code Information
82800