pH - Urine
Tests: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 |