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Test ID NBLD0419 PH Urine Methotrexate Protocol

Specimen Type/Requirements

Non-Sterile Container - Random Urine

Sterile Container - Random Urine

 

The Siemens urine multi-sticks do not give accurate pH values when patients are on high dose Methotrexate treatments.


This test order will indicate to the lab staff that a different pH strip will need to be used.

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume    10.0 mL   
Minimum Volume    3.0 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature    2 hours     
Refrigerated    48 hours    preferred for transport   
Frozen    not acceptable     

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Dipstick

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

81002

Interface Build Information

Result Code  Result Code Description 
3136 pH Urine