Tests:PH - Urine: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 21:51, 8 April 2026

Synonym(s)	Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
Tube/Container Type	Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge.
	As above.
Sample Type	URINE (DO NOT CENTRIFUGE)
Registration Code	UPH
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
Deletion Code	3790
Useful Information
Measurement Uncertainty

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+{| class="wikitable"
+|'''Synonym(s)'''
+|Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
+|-
+|'''Tube/Container Type'''
+|Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge.
+|-
+|'''''
+|As above.
+|-
+|'''Sample Type'''
+|URINE (DO NOT CENTRIFUGE)
+|-
+|'''Registration Code'''
+|UPH
+|-
+|'''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
+|-
+|'''Deletion Code'''
+|3790
+|-
+|'''Useful Information'''
+|
+|-
+|'''Measurement Uncertainty'''
+|}