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|Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
|Urine pH is measured using POCT urine test strips, the same as those available on the wards.
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|'''Specimen'''
|'''Tube/Container Type'''
|Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge. 24hr Urine acceptable if it has been stored at 4'C.
|Urine - random, mid-stream preferred. Do not centrifuge. 24hr Urine acceptable if it has been stored at 4'C.
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|'''Paediatric Specimen'''
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|As above.
|As above.
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|'''Sample Type'''
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|'''Registration Code'''
|UPH
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|'''Add-on conditions'''
|'''Add-on conditions'''
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|'''Department'''
|'''Department'''
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
|Biochemistry, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2448
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|'''Registration Code'''
|UPH
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|'''Deletion Code'''
|'''Deletion Code'''

Revision as of 00:34, 20 December 2024

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. 24hr Urine acceptable if it has been stored at 4'C.
As above.
Sample Type
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