Test Code GAPH or LAB2629 pH, Gastric Fluid

Important Note

Send specimens immediately to the lab after collection.

Specimen Type:	Gastric
Container Type:	Sterile Container
Optimal Collection Volume:	Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:	Specimens are obtained by nasogastric intubation or vomitus. Send specimen immediately to the lab.
Specimen Transport Temperature:	Refrigerated
Processing Instructions:	Deliver sample promptly to the urinalysis department.

Specimen Type	Temperature	Time
Gastric pH	Room Temperature	24 hours
Gastric pH	Refrigerated	5 days

*Optimally, samples are tested as soon as possible

Based on changes in the color of dyes due to changes in hydrogen ion concentration.

None established

24/7

Same day

Bronson Laboratory, Coagulation - Kalamazoo and Battle Creek

7 days

82930

2749-0