Method Name
Ion Selective Electrode (ISE)
Aliases
Venous PH; Cord PH, Venous/Cord PH
Specimen Required
one green top tube (contains heparin). Deliver on ice to Respiratory Care.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.0 mL (tube should be filled)
Specimen Stability Information
Do not expose blood to room air during collection or transport. Stability – 24 hours @ room temperature
Performing Laboratory
As ordered. Turn around time is 4 hours.
Reference Values
Venous pH: 7.32 – 7.42 nCord pH: 7.25 – 7.35