pH - Urine

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Synonym(s) Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
Specimen Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge. 24hr Urine acceptable if it has been stored at 4'C.
Paediatric Specimen As above.
Add-on conditions Should not stand at room temperature for >2hrs, if longer store at 4'C.
Test Availability Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time Hastings Lab - 2 hours, POCT on Wards - 5 min.
Where analysed Hastings Lab. This can also be measured using POCT urine test strips, available on the wards.
Department Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
Registration Code UPH
Deletion Code 3790
Useful Information
Measurement Uncertainty